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Soil Composition
Horizons & Texture
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are layers in soils called? | Horizons |
| Which letter denotes the weathered rock fragment layer, where little/no plant or animal life exists? | C |
| What does the D-horizon represent? | Bedrock |
| Which soil layer is often rich in humus and minerals? | A-horizon or topsoil |
| What is the name of the layer containing minerals that wash down from the topsoil? | B-horizon or subsoil |
| What is soil made of? | Air, water, organic matter and minerals |
| Which minerals are dominant in soil? | Clay, silt and sand |
| How does clay feel to touch? | Sticky when wet, rock-hard when dry |
| What does silt feel like? | Smooth and soapy to touch |
| How does sand soil feel to touch? | Gritty |
| How are soils that have greater than 60% organic matter described? | Organic |