Which layer of the profile determines the color of the soil? A. Topsoil
B. subsoil
C. organic
D. bedrock

1. loamy sand is about 80% sand with 10% clay and defined mostly by sand particles with some clay to provide structure and fertility. the sand particles are easily visible and the soil holds structure but breaks apart easily.

2. scott sand can improve his soil quality by incorporating more silt and organic matter into the soil. peat moss and organic matter can also be incorporated.

lichens that colonize bare rock secrete acids that break down the rock and start the soil-production process. so they expose rocks