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How do the a horizon and b horizon form?

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How do A horizon and B horizon form?
A & B Horizon forms wherever bedrock is exposed.
How does the B horizon differ from the A horizon and the C horizon?
The C horizon contains mainly parent material, while the B horizon contains mainly clay particles and the A horizon; mainly silt sized particles and humus
Why does horizon b contain minerals from horizon a?
because it seeks in to the layer B
What is horizon B?
A. The A horizon.
What is the B horizon?
The B horizon is the layer of soil underneath the A horizon, which is under the O horizon. The B horizon contains minerals and sand grains as well as organic material. If you didn't get it when your...