Sub Designations Flashcards
1
Q
b
A
buried horizon
2
Q
g
A
gleyed/mottled
3
Q
h
A
illuvial (rainwater displacement through horizons) accumulation of OM
4
Q
k
A
accumulated carbonates
5
Q
m
A
cemented by a cementing agent
6
Q
n
A
accumulation of sodium
7
Q
o
A
accumulation of Fe/Al oxides
8
Q
p
A
Plowed
9
Q
q
A
accumulated silica
10
Q
r
A
created through weathered bedrock
11
Q
s
A
illuvial accumulation of OM and Fe/Al oxides
12
Q
t
A
accumulated silicate clays
13
Q
w
A
low development, formation of some color or structure
14
Q
x
A
fragipan, restriction of water and root penetration
15
Q
y
A
accumulated gypsum
16
Q
z
A
accumulated soluble salts
