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Soil Profiles
Soil Profiles
Soil
Soil
"The upper layer of earth in which plants grow, a black or dark brown material typically consisting of a mixture of organic remains, clay, and rock particles." This upper layer of earth promotes the medium for plant growth for that ecosystem/biome.
"The upper layer of earth in which plants grow, a black or dark brown material typically consisting of a mixture of organic remains, clay, and rock particles." This upper layer of earth promotes the medium for plant growth for that ecosystem/biome.
Soil Types
Soil Types
Sand
Sand
- Large particles of rock like material easily seen with a microscope
- Allowed water to easily flow through. No retention of water
Clay
Clay
- Fine particles
- Stopped the flow of water. Not able to penetrate the clay
Organic/Humus Material
Organic/Humus Material
- Material made up of minerals and decomposing biotic materials
- Absorbed large amount of water. Promotes plant growth.
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