Which of the following is NOT a correct match?Multiple ChoiceA Horizon: TopsoilO Horizon: HumusE Horizon: EluviationB Horizon: Parent Material
Question
Which of the following is NOT a correct match?Multiple ChoiceA Horizon: TopsoilO Horizon: HumusE Horizon: EluviationB Horizon: Parent Material
Solution
The incorrect match is B Horizon: Parent Material. The B Horizon is also known as the subsoil, not the parent material. The parent material is typically associated with the C Horizon.
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