Gley Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Thin
A
Black humus layer 1 This is a mor acidic humus 1
2
Q
Water logged
A
Soil creates anaerobic conditions
3
Q
Shallow roots
A
Limit the recycling of minerals
4
Q
Vegetation
A
Is adaptive species such as moss
5
Q
Low temperatures
A
Lead to slow decomposition
6
Q
Limited soil
A
Biota leaving well defined horizons
7
Q
Lack of
A
Oxygen in soil
