Practice mode Soil Science

What does the term ‘mollic’ refer to?

Correct answer B. Surface horizon

Explanation

A mollic epipedon is a thick, dark, humus-rich surface horizon with high base saturation, typical of grassland soils. It is the diagnostic horizon of Mollisols.

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