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Soil: More than just a bunch of dirt
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What is soil made of? The basic components of soil are: decayed remains of once living
organisms (organic material) rock water air
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Layers of soil Humus
Topsoil
Subsoil
Bedrock
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Humus Living material Plants Decaying leaves Needles Moss Thin layer Dark color
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Topsoil Mostly minerals Plant roots Dark color Decaying plants Decaying animals
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Subsoil Silt
Sand
Clay
Not broken downall the way
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Bedrock Lowest layer of soil
Solid rock layer