Question

    Which soil horizon is composed of unconsolidated parent

    material?
    A O horizon Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B A horizon Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C B horizon Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D C horizon Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E R horizon Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The C horizon consists of weathered parent material, while the R horizon is unweathered bedrock.

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