Soil classification is partially determined by the presence of organic material, such as humus. which would have more humus—a desert or a forest—and why? check all that apply. a. a forest because it has more trees to provide plant litter b. a desert because it has soil with a larger particle size c. a forest because it has more animals to mix the soil d. a forest because the trees prevent rain from reaching the soil e. a desert because the dry air decomposes plant litter

Correct options are A, C and D

A. a forest because it has more trees to provide plant litter

C. a forest because it has more animals to mix the soil

D. a forest because the trees prevent rain from reaching the soil

Explanation:

Humus simply refers to organic matter, and the quantity of organic matter in a habitat depends on the extent of life activities done there.

Deserts, unlike forests have minimal life activities (as few plants and animals thrive in it). Thus, forests have more humus than deserts.

emerald ash borer

the emerald ash borer is a green buprestid or jewel beetle native to north-eastern asia that feeds on ash species. females lay eggs in bark crevices on ash trees, and larvae feed underneath the bark of ash trees to emerge as adults in one to two years. hope this !