Diagnostic SUBsurface horizons Flashcards
1
Q
argillic
A
subsurface accumulation of silicate clays
2
Q
natric
A
like argillic (silicate clays) but is sodic
3
Q
kandic
A
accumulation of Fe/Al oxides, and low activity silicate clays, low CEC
4
Q
oxic
A
highly weathered, high in Fe/Al oxides
common in humid tropic areas
5
Q
spodic
A
illuvial horizon w/ OM + Fe/Al oxides
in sandy forested soils in cool humid climates
6
Q
albic
A
eluvial horizon, lightly colored, low in clay and oxides