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because it seeks in to the layer B
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What is horizon B?
A. The A horizon.
Minerals that do not contain silicon?
Sulphates, phosphates, oxides, halides and carbonates are minerals that do not contain silicon.
How do the rocks in c horizon differ from those in the b horizon?
A horizon is often darker than B horizon or C horizon because it is the topsoil and the topsoil might be covered with litter. The litter decompose and as you know become soil and it will be fresh soil. So the fresh soil is darker than B and C horizon
Does a B complex vitamin contain all of the B vitamins?
It usually contains only the main vitamins of the B Complex, except on medicines with a complete formulation thus containing all the vitamins and minerals as well.
What are rocks that contain minerals called?
Rocks. Rocks are made of minerals.
What is the B horizon?
The B horizon is the layer of soil underneath the A horizon, which is under the O horizon. The B horizon contains minerals and sand grains as well as organic material. If you didn't get it when your teacher explained it, ask him/her aboput it. They are sure to explain better than I can!
How does leaching affect?
Leaching affects soil by it removes some minerals on horizon A and moves it down to horizon B.
Why does horizons B contain minerals from Horizons A?
because it seeks in to the layer B
In a cross section of soil the b horizon consists of?
horizon a= topsoil horizon b= subsoil i think horizon c im not sure of and then bedrock
What is horizon c made of?
C-horizon is made of weathered, large parent rock. It also contains other minerals and clay. It is the third layer under the B-zone.
What soil horizon accumulates leached minerals?
The 'O' Horizon
How do you make a soil profile?
Soil Profile refers to the layers of soil; horizon A, B, and C. If you're wondering what horizon A is, here's your answer: horizon A refers to the upper layer of soil, nearest the surface. It is commonly known as topsoil. In the woods or other areas that have not been plowed or tilled, this layer would probably include organic litter, such as fallen leaves and twigs . The litter helps prevent erosion, holds moisture, and decays to form a very rich soil known as humus. Horizon A provides plants with nutrients they need for a great life. The layer below horizon A, of course, has to be horizon B. Litter is not present in horizon B and therefore there is much less humus. Horizon B does contain some elements from horizon A because of the process of leaching. Leaching resembles what happens in a coffee pot as the water drips through the coffee grounds. Leaching may also bring some minerals from horizon B down to horizon C. If horizon B is below horizon A, then horizon C must be below horizon B. Horizon C consists mostly of weatherized big rocks. This solid rock, as you discovered inSoil Formation, gave rise to the horizons above it.
What are the horizons of the soil?
O-horizon (surface litter)=mainly partially decaying organic matter A-horizon (Topsoil)= mainly contains organic matter, living organisms, inorganic minerals. E-horizon (Eluviated zone)= low quantities of minerals,clay and organic matter due to leeching. B-horizon (Subsoil)= accumulation of iron, aluminium and clay leached down from the A and E horizons. C-horizon (Regolith)= partially broken down inorganic minerals Bedrock
Is soil dead or alive?
Both. Soil is divided by horizons. the topmost horizon if full of life. but then the B and C horizon. the C horizon is the bedrock and the B horizon is only clays and other minerals needed for plants to grow. But if the soil is eroded away over centuries then the soil in dead. hope this helps
C Horizon is made up of what?
C-horizon is made of weathered, large parent rock. It also contains other minerals and clay. It is the third layer under the B-zone.
What is horizon B?
A. The A horizon.
How do horizon a and horizon b form?
A & B Horizon forms wherever bedrock is exposed.
