Glossary:B Horizon

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B Horizon
A subsurface soil horizon characterised by the in-situ alteration of soil material or the accumulation of clay, iron, and other materials from the topsoil. The soil material shows substantial change relative to the parent material, and generally contains less organic matter and lower levels of biological activity than the surface topsoil.

Related Words: Soil horizon

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