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Fertile soil has lots of humus. Why?

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Fertile soil has lots of humus because it contains microorganisms that decompose dead organic matter present in soil and help in the formation of humus. Humus is a sources of mineral, absorbs water and makes the soil porous for easy passage of plant roots.
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  • When the fertility of the soil is lost, it is soil:

    A
    erosion
    B
    silting
    C
    conversion
    D
    conservation

  • A fertile soil is likely to have a pH of

    A
    3
    B
    9
    C
    `6-7`
    D
    14

  • A fertile soil is likely to have a pH of

    A
    3
    B
    9
    C
    `6-7`
    D
    14

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