Soil Horizons Flashcards by Nicole Culmone | Brainscape

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O horizon

A

organic matter, humus, plant liter

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A horizon

A

topsoil, organic matter

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E horizon

A

zone of leaching, less organic material

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B horizon

A

iron, aluminum, clay

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C horizon

A

broken down inorganic material

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D horizon

A

bedrock

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mnemonic for soil horizons

A

Orange Apes Eats Boston Creme Donuts

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