Humus consists of_____.

A. anions and cations found in the soil
B. mostly water and inorganic nutrients
C. decomposing organic material
D. all of the organisms inhabiting the soil
E. strictly soil microbes

Question

Humus consists of_____.
	
A. anions and cations found in the soil 
B. mostly water and inorganic nutrients
C. decomposing organic material
D. all of the organisms inhabiting the soil
E. strictly soil microbes

anonymous · Answer

Hey there,

Welcome to OpenStudy! Which choice do you think is best + why? Alternatively...what's giving you trouble about this question? This'll help us better help you.

anonymous · Answer

i was thinking this question might have been C. since it refers to organic matter. But i am not to sure

anonymous · Answer

Your thinking is right! The definition of humus is, indeed, C. Nice job. As a follow-up question, consider why humus in the soil would be important for plants.

anonymous · Answer

Thanks for the extra help. But humus helps maintain soil function and the growth of plants

anonymous · Answer

Yep :) nice.