An oak tree in the middle of a meadow loses most of its leaves in Fall. The leaves fall to the ground and eventually become part of the meadow's soil. What process will turn the leaves into soil?

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Richard Davidson

4 December, 16:15

An oak tree in the middle of a meadow loses most of its leaves in Fall. The leaves fall to the ground and eventually become part of the meadow's soil. What process will turn the leaves into soil?

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Averi Benitez · Answer 1

decay

Explanation: microorganisms and fungi will break down the leaves and turning them into other forms of matter and that will lead it to becoming dirt