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Diagnostic SUBsurface horizons Flashcards

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argillic

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subsurface accumulation of silicate clays

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natric

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like argillic (silicate clays) but is sodic

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kandic

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accumulation of Fe/Al oxides, and low activity silicate clays, low CEC

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oxic

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highly weathered, high in Fe/Al oxides
common in humid tropic areas

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spodic

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illuvial horizon w/ OM + Fe/Al oxides
in sandy forested soils in cool humid climates

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albic

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eluvial horizon, lightly colored, low in clay and oxides

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