Topsoil - This layer is located above the subsoil. It is made of organic soil. Seeds germinate and roots grow here., Subsoil - The layer below the topsoil. In this layer the soil is black because of the chemical reactions. It has a lot of worms, bacteria, fungus, and very tiny creatures., Middle Layer - The Layer is located between the subsoil and the bedrock. It is made up mostly of sand and silt. There is little oxygen., Bedrock - It is the last layer and it is made out of rock. You may also find water, but it depends on the environment. It has yellow color., Sand Soil - It is a light, warm and dry soil. It is white. It has very small particles of rock. It is low in nutrients., Clay Soil - It is a very sticky and wet soil. It can be gray or red. Water can't pass thorugh it easily., Silt soil - It is a heavy, cold and dry soil. It can't hold water. It has big rocks., Loam soil - It is a warm, rich and wet soil. It is black. It is organic, fertile and this soil has many nutrients and space for plants to grow roots.,

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