GKD 350 Semester test two

Describe the characteristics of an A/E horizon (3)

If you have two C horizons that have formed from the same genetic material, which are separated by
an A horizon, how would you write the sequence of horizons for this hypothetical soil profile
(provide the correct naming convention for each master horizon that corresponds to each number)?
(3)
i
ii
iii

Explain the role of earthworms in the biological degradation of raw litter in horizons. (5)

What is the purpose of XRD analysis? (3)

What is the difference between oxidizing and reducing soils? (1)

True/False: Nodule size and abundance increases with duration of saturation. (1)

What colours do gleyed soils exhibit? (1)

Q: The smallest unit of soil classification is a [A] (fill in the missing word) (1)

Q: Another name for morphological features in alternating redox environments is [A] (fill in the
missing word) (1)