The O Horizon Is Typically Lacking in Organic Matter

question 72

True/False

The O horizon is typically lacking in organic matter.

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Definitions:

Parathion

A highly toxic organophosphate pesticide used to control insects in agricultural settings.

Crop Rotation

An agricultural practice of growing different types of crops in the same area in sequential seasons to improve soil health and reduce pests.

Monocultures

The agricultural practice of growing a single species, variety, or breed of plant or animal in a field or farming system at a time.

Barrier Hedges

Rows of dense shrubbery planted to act as windbreaks or to mark boundaries, also potentially reducing soil erosion or serving as wildlife habitat.