Soil Structure

Question 1

What are organic particles found in the soil(2)

Answer 1

Humus and living organism(micro and macro)

Question 2

Give two examples of Inorganic particles found in the soil(2)

Answer 2

Any of the below:

• pores(air spaces)
• different soil particles of different size
• water
• minerals

Question 3

Define humus

Answer 3

This is decomposed organic matter

Question 4

What can humus be reffered to as?

Answer 4

Glue that binds that binds the soil particles together which prevents soil erosion and is the main source of energy for soil organism(bacteria and worms)

Question 5

Define precipitation

Answer 5

Water fallen from the sky

Question 6

Define pores

Answer 6

Air spaces between soil particles