Brown Earth Flashcards
1
Q
vegetation
A
deciduous woodland with abundant leaf litter
2
Q
roots
A
long roots
3
Q
humus
A
thick layer of less acidic mull humus
4
Q
climate
A
mild
5
Q
decomposition
A
quick due to warm temperatures, many biota, and easy to decompose leaves
6
Q
biota
A
many biota due to well aerated soil and mind temperatures
7
Q
soil horizons
A
unclear due to biota and long roots
8
Q
A horizon
A
dark brown with a loamy texture
9
Q
B horizon
A
well aerated and drained
10
Q
C horizon
A
weathered rock
