Gley (Soil) Flashcards
1
Q
What does evaporation cause? (Climate)
A
Leaching of the most soluble minerals and waterlogged due to poor drainage
2
Q
What do the low temperatures cause? (Climate)
A
The rate of decomposition of organic material to decrease, resulting in a very thin acidic humus layer
3
Q
What could the very low temperatures in Winter result in? (Climate)
A
Freeze-thaw pulling large rocks up through the soil profile
4
Q
What increases waterlogging/gleying? (Relief)
A
Gley soil is found on flat surfaces such as plateau moorland or the foot of slopes meaning water can’t drain
