FORESTRY
SOIL SCIENCE
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Question
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What layer is also called the humus layer and is made up of plant remains like leaves and twigs?
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Organic
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Bedrock
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Parent material
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Bedrock
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -This layer is rich in organic material and is known as the humus layer. This layer consists of both organic matter and other decomposed materials.
Detailed explanation-2: -Organic layer (known as the humus layer): a thick layer of plant remains such as leaves and twigs. Topsoil: A thin layer (5 to 10 inches thick) composed of organic matter and minerals. This layer is the primary layer where plants and organisms live.
Detailed explanation-3: -Humus is the organic component of soil, formed by the decomposition of leaves and other plant materials. Litter and humus are found in the layer of Horizon A (topsoil).
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