Soil that is rich in humus has high

EARTH SCIENCE

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	fertility.
B	water content.
C	sand content.
D	clay content.

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Some experts think humus makes soil more fertile. Others say humus helps prevent disease in plants and food crops. When humus is in soil, the soil will crumble. Air and water move easily through the loose soil, and oxygen can reach the roots of plants.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fertile soil has a high concentration of humus because it contains microbes that decompose dead organic matter in the soil and humus formation takes place.

Detailed explanation-3: -Clayey soil is very fertile and has a high amount of humus in it as humus can easily mix with clay. Thus the correct option is (C) Clayey soil.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fertile soil has lots of humus. Why? Answer: Fertile soil has a number of microorganisms that decompose dead and organic matter to convert to humus.

Detailed explanation-5: -The correct option is D Fertile soil has lots of humus.

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