Which of the following statements concerning humus is NOT true?
A)Humus consists of decaying and partly decayed leaves and other plant materials.
B)Humus is typically found above the B soil horizon.
C)Humus is less abundant in wet, tropical, forested areas than in temperate, forested areas.
D)Humus is readily leached from the B horizon in weakly acidic, soil solutions.

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Humus is not readily leached from the B horizon in weakly acidic soil solutions. Instead, it tends to accumulate in the upper layers of soil due to the slow decomposition rate.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning Humus Is NOT True