The Zone of Leaching Is the Area in Which

question 18

Multiple Choice

The zone of leaching is the area in which

• A) weathered bedrock forms a soil horizon.
• B) organic matter gathers to create a soil horizon.
• C) minerals are precipitated and added to soil.
• D) minerals are dissolved and removed from soil.

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