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C horizon

A soil layer beneath the B horizon, consisting mostly of weathered parent material with little evidence of soil-forming processes.

Related terms

  • Soil

    The upper layer of earth consisting of mineral particles, organic matter, water, and air, essential for plant growth and ecosystems.

  • B horizon

    The soil horizon beneath the A or E horizons, where clay, iron, or organic matter often accumulate. It typically has distinct structure and color differences from upper layers.

  • Parent material

    The underlying geological material, such as rock or sediment, from which soil develops through weathering and biological processes.