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What is humus?

A) A term to describe soil that is not fertile.
B) The broken down remains of plants and animals.
C) A type of soil that cannot retain water for long.
D) A mixture of man-made articles such as plastic and glass.

User DaveRead
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the answer would be B. Humus is the organic component of soil, formed by the decomposition of leaves and other plant material by soil microorganisms.
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Answer:

b) The broken down remains of plants and animals.

Step-by-step explanation:

Humus is the broken down remains of plants & animals and it is rich in nutrients. Thus, option (b) is the correct answer.

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