biosphere

Question 1

C - Podzol Soil

Answer 1

Podzols are found in areas which are cold and snowy in winter so in spring rapid snowmelt creates heavy leaching of soil, washing minerals down through A to B horizon
This leaves the soil less fertile at the top and ash grey.

Question 2

R - Podzol soil

Answer 2

Found on steep sloped which enhances leaching.
This may cause washed out minerals to form an iron pan which is iron minerals cemented together, this further impedes drainage

Question 3

O - Podzol soil

Answer 3

The temperatures are cold so few organisms se less air in soil.
Lack of biota means little mixing so horizon are very well difined

Question 4

P - Podzol soil

Answer 4

Podzols are found in areas with coniferous trees which means acidic needles and cones decompose slowly to form more acidic humus

Question 5

V - Podzol soil

Answer 5

The roots are short so the C horizon is not easily weathered