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Because Humus decays rocks to make soil and soil is a food for plants, which are a food to animals, which are a food to us. So soil is a source if food directly to plants and indirectly to animals and humans (which are mammals)
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Is sandy soil better than humus for plants?
in GENERAL a humus rich soil is better for plant growth, but it is dependant on the type of plant - e.g. plants that grow at the coast are at home in very sandy soils.
What is organic matter in ecosystems?
organic matter important to plant growth is humus.
What helps the plants grow in the rain-forest?
Soil humus and sunlight
Why is humus a good soil to use to grow plants?
Humuscomes from dead organic material so it is rich in nutrients and carbon,necessitiesfor healthy plant growth. Also itimprovessoils water holding capacity.
How is active transport important in the growth of plants?
It imparts and provides control of biochemical Functions.
What is rich in humus and minerals for growing plants?
Both humus and minerals contain nitrogen for growth of plants. Alluvial soils are rich in humus and minerals making them good for growth of plants.
Why is soil formation important?
Decomposition of dead organisms adds organic matter, or humus, to the soil; humus is necessary to support plant growth.
Is sandy soil better than humus for plants?
in GENERAL a humus rich soil is better for plant growth, but it is dependant on the type of plant - e.g. plants that grow at the coast are at home in very sandy soils.
Why is the decomposition of dead organisms important for soil formation?
Decomposition of dead organisms adds organic matter, or humus, to the soil; humus is necessary to support plant growth.
Is humus a mixture of humus and clay?
No, Humus is made from dead organic plants and animals.
State the importance of mineral balance pH and humus content of soil.?
the importance of mineral balance ensures that the plant is healthy and not lacking the mineral portion. pH is important to plants if the pH of the soil is high the plant will not survive and there will be poor growth of bacteria and a reduce in Mg K P and Ca. the humus holds the necessary nutrient that the plants needs to grow.
What does topsoil have in it?
plants and humus
What is organic matter in ecosystems?
organic matter important to plant growth is humus.
What do you call the part of soil that is recycled dead plants and animals?
Humus
Does humus effect plant growth?
yes
What are the uses of soil?
It is very good for the growth of plants because it contains humus and lome .Humans indirectly depend on soil for the growth of plants which provide food to humans. Humans use soil for farming, building houses, office buildings etc .
Why does soil horizon A have the most Humus?
The Fertile soil contains lots of microorganisms which decompose the complex dead bodies of animals and plants into simpler substance called Humus.
