Soil Flashcards
1
Q
Uses of soil
A
Filters/recycle water, stores water, and provides nutrients for plants
2
Q
O horizon
A
Surface litter; twig, leaves, etc. 1st layer
3
Q
A horizon
A
Topsoil, holds water and nutrients for plants. 2nd layer
4
Q
B horizon
A
Subsoil, brock down rock. 3rd layer
5
Q
C horizon
A
Parent material, rock that has not undergone much weathering. 4th layer
6
Q
R horizon
A
Bedrock. last/5th layer
