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Which describes the formation of Horizon B?
forms at the surface
features parent material
undergoes the most change
forms due to decomposed material
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Undergoes the most change.
The B horizon (subsoil) is a zone of accumulation and alteration—minerals leached from above (clay, iron, aluminum, salts) are deposited there and chemical/physical weathering produces the most change relative to the parent material (C horizon).
The B horizon (subsoil) is a zone of accumulation and alteration—minerals leached from above (clay, iron, aluminum, salts) are deposited there and chemical/physical weathering produces the most change relative to the parent material (C horizon).
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