Soil Classification - Surface Horizon

Question 1

“soft”, Dark Mineral Layer, High organic and base saturation

Answer 1

Mollic

Question 2

“Shade”, Similar to Mollic epipedons but sub 50% saturation

Answer 2

Umbric

Question 3

“Pale”, To light-colored and too thin. to fit in either Umbric or Mollic epipedons

Answer 3

Ochric

Question 4

“Black”, Mineral layer, High organic, Volcanic. “Fluffy”

Answer 4

Melanic

Question 5

“Tissue”, 20-60cm of organic, peat, black, wetlands

Answer 5

Histic