Differentiate between original tissue and humus. Which gives topsoil its color?

What will be an ideal response?


Original tissue is organic matter that is still recognizable. Humus is more completely decayed. The brown color of
some topsoil is a result of its humus content

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Explain the “star” method of installing voice/data cable.

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(a) Draw a qualitative influence line for the moment at the top of column AB in Figure P12.55. Indicate the spans that should be loaded with a uniformly distributed live load to maximize moment in the column. (b) Sketch the influence line for axial load in column AB and indicate the spans that should be loaded to maximum the axial load. (c) Sketch the qualitative influence line for positive moment at the midspan of girder AC.

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Strategic planning is best described as:

A) proactive and adaptive to opportunities and change. B) reactive to management problems. C) opportunistic in reacting to change. D) non-adaptive to change.

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A. Squirrels B. Chiggers C. Fleas D. Ticks E. Spiders

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