FOOD WASTE REDUCTION AND SUSTAINABILITY
SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING
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topsoil
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subsoil
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bedrock
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Topsoil. The layers of the soil are called horizons. The uppermost horizon is called the topsoil layer. The topsoil layer is a mixture of sand, silt, clay and broken down organic matter, called humus.
Detailed explanation-2: -What is Topsoil? Topsoil is the upper layer of soil, usually between 2 to 8 inches in depth, that contains most of the ground’s nutrients and fertility. If you have poor soil in your garden and want to begin planting veg or laying turf, buying fresh topsoil will ensure your plants will get a great start.
Detailed explanation-3: -The top most layer of soil is called the Topsoil. It is the first layer of the soil.
Detailed explanation-4: -Scientists consider topsoil to be the uppermost layer of soil. In the landscape materials industry, however, topsoil refers to earth that has gone through a screening process to remove debris and create a consistent texture. Landscape professionals often call topsoil fill dirt – but it’s really not actual dirt.