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    Soil Profile

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    A soil profile consists of different layers called horizons. The theoretical soil profile includes organic (O) horizons on top consisting of decomposing plant and animal matter, followed by the mineral horizons. The A horizon is the topmost mineral horizon mixed with organic matter. Below it are the E horizon, where clay and nutrients have been leached out, and the B horizon, where clay and nutrients have accumulated. Below the B horizon are the C horizon of unconsolidated parent material and the R horizon of bedrock.

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    A soil profile consists of different layers called horizons. The theoretical soil profile includes organic (O) horizons on top consisting of decomposing plant and animal matter, followed by the mineral horizons. The A horizon is the topmost mineral horizon mixed with organic matter. Below it are the E horizon, where clay and nutrients have been leached out, and the B horizon, where clay and nutrients have accumulated. Below the B horizon are the C horizon of unconsolidated parent material and the R horizon of bedrock.

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    A soil profile consists of different layers called horizons. The theoretical soil profile includes organic (O) horizons on top consisting of decomposing plant and animal matter, followed by the mineral horizons. The A horizon is the topmost mineral horizon mixed with organic matter. Below it are the E horizon, where clay and nutrients have been leached out, and the B horizon, where clay and nutrients have accumulated. Below the B horizon are the C horizon of unconsolidated parent material and the R horizon of bedrock.

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    Soil Profile

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    A soil profile consists of different layers called horizons. The theoretical soil profile includes organic (O) horizons on top consisting of decomposing plant and animal matter, followed by the mineral horizons. The A horizon is the topmost mineral horizon mixed with organic matter. Below it are the E horizon, where clay and nutrients have been leached out, and the B horizon, where clay and nutrients have accumulated. Below the B horizon are the C horizon of unconsolidated parent material and the R horizon of bedrock.

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    Soil Profile

    A soil profile is a vertical section of the earths crust that includes different layers called horizons. A layer of soil, approximately parallel to the soil surface differing in properties and characteristics from adjacent layers below or above it. A theoretical soil profile consists of the following horizons: O-Horizon (organic) : Organic horizon develops from dead plants and animals. This surface horizon occurs just above the mineral or inorganic horizon. O horizon usually occur in forested areas and is generally absent in grassland regions. It is subdivided as follows. Consist of undecomposed plant and animal materials, the original forms of which can be recognized. Consists of incompletely decomposed plant & animal materials. Consists of completely decomposed plant and animal materials, the original forms of which cannot be recognized. It is black in color. Is the top most mineral horizon where humans is thoroughly mixed and chemically combined with clay to form clayhumus complex. So, it is black in color (than that of E horizon). Is the horizon of maximum leaching or eluviations (wash out) of clay, iron and aluminum oxides. So, it is lighter in texture (i,e, relatively riches in sand) and color (and is found under the A-horizon). Transitional horizon between E and B. It is more like E than B. Transitional horizon between B and E. It is more like B than E. Is the horizon of illumination (wash in). Maximum accumulation of clay, iron and aluminum oxides occur in humid regions. It is relatively heavier in texture and darker in color. Lime (CaCO3 & CaSO4) may accumulate in the B horizon in arid & semiarid regions. Is the unconsolidated weathered material (Parent material) from which A, E & B horizons are developed. The C horizon is outside the zones of major biological activities. Underlying consolidated rock, with little evidence of weathering. Is the true soil developed by the action of soil forming factors. It includes A, E & B horizons. It is upper and most weathered part of soil profile. Is the unconsolidated material lying about the bed rock. It includes A, E, B & C horizons. That more or less stable portion of the soil organic matter remaining after the major portions of added plant & animal residues have decomposed usually it is dark in color.

    Oi horizon Oe horizon Oa horizon A Horizon

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    E Horizon

    EB Horizon BE Horizon B Horizon

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    C Horizon R Horizon (Bed rock) Solum Regolith Humus

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