The decayed organic material that gives soil its dark brown or black color is called A) clay. B) humus. C) loam. D) silt.

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The decayed organic material that gives soil its dark brown or black color is called

A) clay.
B) humus.
C) loam.
D) silt.

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B. Humus

Humus is the decomposition of leaves and other plant organisms

Yuki Kutsuya answered Feb 23, 2017

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That would be B humus

Alex Korban answered Feb 24, 2017