Soil horizons

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O Horizon

Topsoil; Contains organic matter, organisms, roots, and is subject to erosion

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A horizon

Surface soil; minerals and organic matter, high biological activity

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E Horizon

Subsurface layer; zone of eluviation (leaching) - loss of minerals, clay, and organic matter

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B Horizon

Minerals, salt

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C Horizon

Parent rock

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D Horizon

Bedrock

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A_______

E_______

B_______

C_______

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