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A-Horizon
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A-Horizon: The uppermost layer of a soil, containing organic material and leached minerals.
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A-Horizon: The uppermost layer of a soil, containing organic material and leached minerals.
Pedocal: A common soil type of arid regions, characterized by accumulation of calcium carbonate in the A-horizon.
B-Horizon: The intermediate layer in a soil, situated below the A-horizon and consisting of clays and oxides. Also called the zone of accumulation.
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