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james

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Describe five ways organic-matter content affects the soil.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Differentiate between original tissue and humus. Which gives topsoil its color?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Provides a cementing effect.
 Is an important source of plant nutrients.
 Helps store soil water.
 Makes soil more tillable for farming.
 Provides food energy for soil microorganisms



Answer to Question 2

Original tissue is organic matter that is still recognizable. Humus is more completely decayed. The brown color of
some topsoil is a result of its humus content



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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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