Science Class 5 Plants

Asked by AKSHAY GURU VARADHARAJAN · SRI CHAITANYA TECHNO SCHOOL, JAYANTI NAGAR.

What is humus that is found in topsoil?

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Answer: B. Decomposed plant and animal matter.

The answer is B. Decomposed plant and animal matter.
Humus is the dark, organic material that forms in soil when plant and animal matter decays. It is essential for healthy topsoil because it provides nutrients and helps the soil retain moisture.

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