Question

    The C horizon in a soil profile primarily consists of:

    A Organic matter Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Weathered parent material Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Illuviated clay Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Humus Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Bedrock Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The C horizon contains partially weathered parent material, while R is unweathered bedrock.

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