In a Temperate Region, the Most Distinctive Feature of the O

question 43

Multiple Choice

In a temperate region, the most distinctive feature of the O horizon of a soil is:

• A) its inability to maintain fertility because of constant leaching of materials to lower soil horizons.
• B) the mixture of mostly inorganic matter and humus.
• C) the abundance of finely ground rock particles.
• D) the abundance of both organic matter and living organisms.

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