Soil Horizon

Of profile and horizon.

A layer in a soil profile.

This concept's ID is @1~46273

Contains

  • A-horizon 1 facts

    The top layer of a soil profile; usually contains humus.

  • B-horizon 0 facts

    Immediately below the A-horizon; contains deposits of organic matter leached from surface...

  • C-horizon 0 facts

    Beneath the B-horizon and above the bedrock; consisting of weathered rock.