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Chapter 8 (pg. D 50) |
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Soil- Soil is the end result of weathering. Soil is loose weathered rock that can support the growth of rooted plants. Soil Mixture: weathered rock humus air water living things humus- material produced by breaking down plant and animal remains. Bacteria, fungi, worms, and insects all help in the formation of soil. Soil takes thousands of years to form. (diagrams on pg. D 50) |