Soil profile
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A soil profile is a cross section through the soil which reveals its horizons (layers). Soil generally consists of visually and texturally distinct layers, which can be summarised as follows, from top to bottom:
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- A) Humus: organic matter in relatively undecomposed form. This layer tends to be dark and rich in smell and texture. Template:Fact
- B) Topsoil: well decomposed organic matter, mixed with a smaller amount of minerals. Template:Fact
- C) Layer of mixed decomposed organic matter and mineral content.Template:Fact
- D) Subsoil or mineral layers, the content of which varies according to the nature of the soil and its parent material.Template:Fact
- E) Bedrock or parent material, which breaks down at the upper surface due to the effects of weathering and decay.Template:Fact
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External links
- Ritter, Michael E. Soils: Soil Profiles in The Physical Environment: an Introduction to Physical Geography. 2006. Url accessed on 2006-04-07.pl:Profil glebowy