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20 September, 13:24

Describe the difference between a soil horizon and a soil profile

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  1. 20 September, 15:42
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    The particles that accumulate on the rocks as time passes transform into the so-called integral soil profile. This profile is characterized by having different soil horizons, which are the different processes of soil formation, for example:

    -the upper horizon is an area where organic matter accumulates, which provides enough carbon dioxide and some organic compounds.

    -the next horizon is what is known as the leaching zone, where the different mineral materials dissolve due to the water that seeps into the soil.

    -the next horizon is the so-called accumulation zone, where the chemicals that are dissolved in the filtered water are deposited and transformed into minerals

    -the last horizon is the so-called transition zone, where the new material originates.
  2. 20 September, 15:53
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    Soil profile includes all the sections / horizons of the vertical soil depth from top to bottom including the transitions from one horizon to another. A soil horizon is a distinct layer/section of soil with more or less the same texture. Therefore, a soil profile is made of soil horizons.
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