Author Question: Discuss how subdivisions of master horizons are indicated. What will be an ideal ... (Read 123 times)

DyllonKazuo · **on:** Jul 21, 2018

Discuss how subdivisions of master horizons are indicated.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Caliche is a hard subsoil layer cemented by ___________________ _.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

stano32 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

As soils age they may develop horizon positions and properties that are between master horizons. Such
transitional layers are identified by two master letters with the dominant one written first. An AB layer
lies between the A and B horizons but is most like the A horizon. Layers can be further identified by a
lowercase letter suffix denoting a trait of the layer (Ap). Numbers can be used to indicate further
subdivisions (Bt1).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: lime