PLS Day #4- Soil Profile
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a soil profile?
Back
A vertical section of the soil.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which layer of soil is rich in organic material and known as the humus layer?
Back
A-Horizon
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main composition of the O-Horizon?
Back
Organic materials such as dried leaves and grasses
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which layer is known as the subsoil? Options: C-Horizon, O-Horizon, B-Horizon, A-Horizon
Back
B-Horizon
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which horizon is composed of nutrients leached from the O and A horizons?
Back
E-Horizon
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which layer is also known as saprolite?
Back
C-Horizon
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which horizon is primarily composed of weathered parent material? Options: O-Horizon, A-Horizon, C-Horizon, B-Horizon
Back
C-Horizon
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