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Soil Formation Notes

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Soil Formation Notes. Soil. The loose, weathered materials on Earth’s surface in which plants grow. Soil is a mixture of rock particles, minerals, decaying organic matter, water, and air. Bedrock. The solid layer of rock beneath the soil - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Soil

• The loose, weathered materials on Earth’s surface in which plants grow. • Soil is a mixture of rock particles,

minerals, decaying organic matter, water, and air.

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Fertility

• Fertility is a measure of how well the soil supports plant growth

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C Horizon

• The C horizon contained partially weathered rock only.