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APES IN Box : The Soil Profile

Cross sectional layers from surface to bedrock O Horizon: surface layer partial and complered decomposition A Horizon topsoil. Decomposing organic material humu and most living organisms that dwell in the soil. B Horizons =- subsoil. Plants root penetrate here ans less organic material thatn AH C Horizon- Parent Material bedrock, large rock that are weathered to make inorganic material fo rth esoil

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