The section of soil profile that is composed of dead and rotting remains of living plants and organisms is known as ___.

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Humus is the name given to the layer of soil which is usually the topmost layer of the soil profile. It is composed of the rotting dead remains of plants and organisms.

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Top-soil contains the following

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Top-soil contains the following

(a) Humus and living organisms only
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(c) Humus, living organisms and plants
(d) Humus, living organisms and soil particles.

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