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16 May, 17:51

Which soil horizon, also known as the zone of accumulation, is enriched in clay, iron oxides, silica, carbonate, and other materials?

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  1. 16 May, 20:23
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    The B horizon, or subsoil, is often called the "zone of accumulation" where chemicals leached out of the A and E horizon accumulate. The word for this accumulation is illuviation. The B horizon has a lower organic matter content than than the topsoil and often has more clay.
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