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distinguish between topsoil and subsoil


SourabPardhan: Subsoil is the layer of soil under thetopsoil on the surface of the ground. Like topsoil it is composed of a variable mixture of small particles such as sand, silt and/or clay, but with a much lower percentage of organic matter and humus.

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Answered by Anonymous
23
Hey mate..

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TOPSOIL-the topmost layer of soil is prone to
soil erosion.It has high nutrients.This soil has more
amount of humus.

SUBSOIL-the next layer of soil has some rocks
and lack in minerals.It has comparitively low humus
content.

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Answered by Daemon
17
top soil - it is dark in color due to humus present in it .
it is soft , porous , and can hold a lot of water .
it is a home to worms , insects , becteria etc .

sub soil - it has a little humus ans it is light in color .
it is harder than top soil .
roots of trees generally reach ot this level .
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