Gley Flashcards
1
Q
vegetation
A
small shrubs
2
Q
location
A
at the bottom of slopes
3
Q
humus
A
thin layer of acidic mor humus
4
Q
roots
A
shallow
5
Q
decomposition
A
slow due to waterlogging and few biota
6
Q
soil horizons
A
clear due to few biota and shallow roots
7
Q
A horizon
A
black earth
8
Q
B horizon
A
blue grey mud with a clay texture, angular rock fragments and iron mottling
9
Q
iron mottling
A
caused by pockets of oxygen in the soil
10
Q
C horizon
A
permafrost
