Name the layer formed on soil due to the decay of dead plants and animals by the action of microbes.

Humus

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Bedrock

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Gravel

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Loamy

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Solution

The correct option is A
Humus

Humus is the layer formed on soil due to the decomposition of dead plants and animals by microbes. Humus supplies nutrients to the soil. The properties of humus in the upper layer of good fertile soil is about 33% to 50%.

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