Soil Flashcards
1
Q
What are the sections of soil?
A
▪️Horizon A (topsoil)
▪️Horizon B (subsoil)
▪️Horizon C (parent material)
2
Q
What’s leeching?
A
Top process. Downward movement of water. Removes nutrients.
3
Q
What’s calcification?
A
Bottom process. Water in the topsoil evaporates. Creates thick topsoil, rich in minerals.
4
Q
What are the components of soil?
A
🔳MBAM🔲 Minerals Bacteria and organic materials Air Moisture
