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Kendra Simmons. What is soil? Foundation for all land Biomes.

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1 Kendra Simmons

2 What is soil? Foundation for all land Biomes.

3 Soil is Classified Divided into horizons O Horizon A Horizon B Horizon C Horizon

4 Soil is Classified O Horizon Most superficial Contains fallen leaves, grassroots, twigs and other organic material.

5 Soil is Classified A Horizon Top soil Enriched mineral nutrients humus, iron, aluminum silicates and clay.

6 Soil is Classified B Horizon Bands of distinctive colors Decomposed material Plant roots

7 Soil is Classified C Horizon Deepest layer Weathered Parent material Bed rock

8 Affected by : Organisms & Age

9 Affected by: Climate & Elevation


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