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SEG Year One: Soil Layers
Soil Layers
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09/30/2013

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Term
What does LFH stand for?
Definition
Litter, Fermentation, Humus
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In the LFH Layer, define "L" (litter)
Definition
Upper layer of freshly fallen material. Easy to recognize individual pieces as not much decomposition has taken place.
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In the LFH Layer, define "F" (fermentation)
Definition
Fermentation. Composed of partially decomposed materials. Fungal hyphae and small organisms such as insects are sometimes visible. "Intermediate layer"
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In the LFH layer, define "H" (humus)
Definition
Bottom layer consisting of very well decomposed organic matter, individual peices not recognizable, "black and greasy".
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Define a "mor" LFH layer
Definition
Thick LFH layer. Forms in cool, moist climates due to slow decomposition. Matted F layer. Found in high elevations.
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Define a "moder" LFH layer
Definition
Not as thick as mor, F layer not matted, found at moderate elecations in moderate climates.
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Define a "mull" LFH layer
Definition
Smallest humus layer of the three. L and H layers usually less than 5cm, often no H layer. Caused by quick decomposition and low elevation. Ah layer usually present.
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Define "Ah" horizon
Definition
Humus enriched, black soil
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Define "Ae" horizon
Definition
Leaching, materials leached to lower layers by water, usually grey in color.
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Define "Ahe" horizon
Definition
A combination of a humus enriched soil and a leached A layer
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Define "Ap" horizon
Definition
Ploughed A layer, usually caused by human activity.
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Define a "Bm" horizon
Definition
Slightly modified B layer, used if the layer cannot be placed into any other category.
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Define a "Bt" horizon
Definition
Clay enriched B layer, sticky to the touch
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Define a "Bf" horizon
Definition
Iron enriched, caused by leaching from upper layers. Reddish appearance
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Define a "Bg" horizon
Definition
Mottled, gleying grey-blue B layer
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Define a "Bk" horizon
Definition
A B layer that has be enriched with calcium carbonate, white in appearance
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Define a "C" layer
Definition
Parent material, unmodified.
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