soil horizons determine the age of the soil
it is generally the accumulation of nutrients leached from the top soil and also few amount of organic matter
it is generally the accumulation of nutrients leached from the top soil and also few amount of organic matter
The A horizon is the top layer of soil in a soil profile. It is primarily composed of mineral particles, organic matter, roots, and microorganisms. This layer is usually darker in color due to the high concentration of organic matter.
Horizon C
The soil horizon that is made up of partially broken bedrock is known as the C horizon. It is located directly beneath the B horizon and consists of weathered rock fragments intermingled with some organic material.
The top of the soil profile consists of the O horizon (organic layer) followed by the A horizon (topsoil). The O horizon contains organic matter like leaf litter and decomposing plant material, while the A horizon is rich in minerals, nutrients, and organic material which supports plant growth.
the "O" horizon
The C horizon in soil is typically composed of partially weathered parent material, such as bedrock or unconsolidated sediment. It is the layer of soil closest to the bedrock and contains little to no organic matter.
THe c horizon
Soil layers are called soil horizons. Typically, a soil includes an A horizon, a B horizon and a C horizon. In laymen's terms: A horizon = topsoil B horizon = subsoil C horizon = parent material (the stuff in which the soil formed)
The five soil horizons are O horizon (organic matter), A horizon (topsoil), E horizon (eluviated or leached layer), B horizon (subsoil), and C horizon (parent material). These horizons collectively make up the soil profile and influence soil characteristics and fertility.
The four soil horizons are O horizon (organic layer), A horizon (topsoil), B horizon (subsoil), and C horizon (parent material). These horizons make up the soil profile and each has distinct characteristics based on their composition and arrangement.