Why Does the C-Horizon Contain Little to No Organic Material

question 4

Multiple Choice

Why does the C-horizon contain little to no organic material?

• A)Water doesn't penetrate that far into the ground.
• B)The C-horizon contains toxins from the bedrock.
• C)Plants and animals do not live that far down.
• D)The C-horizon is saturated with water.

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