Biosphere - Brown Earth Soil Flashcards

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1
Q

The vegetation associated with brown earth soil is ___ ___, with ___ roots, and abundant ___ ___.

A

deciduous forest, deep, leaf litter

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Brown earth soil has a ___ layer of ___ humus.

A

thick, mull

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Lots of ___ ___ result in ___ horizons.

A

soil biota, indestinct

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4
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The A horizon is…

A

dark brown

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The B horizon is…

A

light brown

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The C horizon is…

A

weathered rock

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