Severe Wildfires Followed by Heavy Rains Have Significantly Eroded the Soil

question 1

Multiple Choice

Severe wildfires followed by heavy rains have significantly eroded the soil of a formerly forested region.Which one of the following horizons is most likely intact with little disturbance?

• A)A horizon
• B)O horizon
• C)E horizon
• D)C horizon

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Definitions:

Shims

Thin pieces of material used to fill small gaps or spaces between objects, often for adjustment, leveling, or support purposes.

Dowels

Small, cylindrical rods inserted into a hole to either join parts together or to provide a location and alignment.

Cylinders

Geometric shapes or mechanical parts that are solid and have straight parallel sides with a circular or oval cross-section and equally shaped ends.

Drill Bits

Cutting tools used to remove material to create holes, almost always of circular cross-section.