Which term denotes the true soil above the zone of partly weathered bedrock?
A) humus
B) regolith
C) loam
D) solum

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The term "solum" denotes the true soil above the zone of partly weathered bedrock. Humus refers to the organic component of soil, regolith refers to any unconsolidated material above bedrock (including both soil and other materials), and loam refers to a specific type of soil with a balanced mixture of sand, silt, and clay particles.

Which Term Denotes the True Soil Above the Zone of Partly