Which material forms the organic portion of soil

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Karla Smith

4 January, 02:18

Which material forms the organic portion of soil

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Jessica Case · Answer 1

Mostly organic matter such as decomposing leaves. The O horizon is thin in some soils, thick in others, and not present at all in others. A - (topsoil) Mostly minerals from parent material with organic matter incorporated. A good material for plants and other organisms to live.

Adrien Luna · Answer 2

Mostly organic matter such as decomposing leaves. The O horizon is thin in some soils, thick in others, and not present at all in others. A - (topsoil) Mostly minerals from parent material with organic matter incorporated. A good material for plants and other organisms to live.