From the definitions of master horizons, identify the one most likely to be an illuvial horizon and explain why. Briefly define and describe the properties of these four horizons. Give an example of each. Provide three examples of soil sampling guidelines. Study Questions Answers 1.
B horizons are illuvial.
Material from any O, A, and E horizons above will move down into the B over time. Hard bedrock 3. Bedrock is the solid or consolidated rock underlying the soil such as sandstone, limestone, and shale. Parent material is the unconsolidated somewhat weathered mineral or organic matter from which soil is developed, for instance, sandstone and shale colluvium and limestone residuum. The Munsell Color System is a color designation system that specifies the relative degrees of hue, value and chroma.