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| soil | a loose mixture of rock fragments,organic material,water,and air that can support the growth of vegetation |
| soil profile | a vertical section of soil that shows the layers,or horizons |
| soil horizon | each layer of soil within a soil profile |
| humus | dark,organic material formed in soil from the decayed remains of plants and animals |
| Soil texture | is a property that describes the relative amounts of differently sized soil particles |
| Soil Color | soils can be black,brown,red,orange, yellow,gray,and even white.Soil color is a clue to the types and amounts of minerals and organic matter in the soil |
| Soil Chemistry | soil pH is determined by the combination |
| Pore Space | describes the spaces between Water and air are found in the pore spaces of soils |
| Soil Fertility | describes how well a soil can support plant growth they are found in areas with moderate rainfall and temperatures.Soils with a lot of humus and the proper rainfall and temperatures |
