Podsols Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
what trees are podzols associated with
A
coniferous evergreen forests
2
Q
what’s the relationship with precipitation and evapotranspiration
A
precipitation exceeds evapotranspiration due to the low temperatures
3
Q
what do coniferous forests shelter from
A
drying winds
4
Q
what’s the nutrient cycle like
A
very poor nutrient cycle as the evergreens don’t take up all nutrients meaning it isn’t returned to the soils
5
Q
what is decomposition like
A
very low levels of decomposition due to the temperatures
6
Q
why does the soil have clear horizons
A
because there aren’t many mixing agents like worms due to the climate
