horizon

(noun)

a soil layer with distinct physical and chemical properties that differ from those of other layers

Related Terms

  • rhizosphere
  • bedrock

Examples of horizon in the following topics:

  • Physical Properties of Soil

    • Soils are made up of combinations of four distinct layer types or horizons: O horizon, A horizon, B horizon, and C horizon.
    • Soils are named and classified based on their horizons .
    • Beneath the C horizon lies bedrock.
    • This soil profile shows the different soil layers (O horizon, A horizon, B horizon, and C horizon) found in typical soils.
    • The San Joaquin soil is a mature soil that has an O horizon, A horizon, B horizon, and C horizon.
  • Soil Formation

    • Within the soil profile, soil scientists define zones called horizons: a soil layer with distinct physical and chemical properties that differ from those of other layers.
    • The soil profile contains defined zones called horizons whicht have distinct physical and chemical properties that differ from those of other layers.
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