OBJECTIVE FORESTRY

FORESTRY

SOIL SCIENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which element is humus especially rich in?
A
Oxygen
B
Carbon
C
Nitrogen
D
Tungsten
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Humus, which ranges in colour from brown to black, consists of about 60 percent carbon, 6 percent nitrogen, and smaller amounts of phosphorus and sulfur. As humus decomposes, its components are changed into forms usable by plants.

Detailed explanation-2: -Humus has a characteristic black or dark brown color and is an accumulation of organic carbon.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hummus is a smooth and creamy puree of cooked chickpeas (garbanzo beans), tahini sesame paste and an acid, typically lemon juice. While hummus usually has garlic now, centuries ago it did not. Olive oil isn’t a requirement either, but most modern recipes list it as an ingredient.

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