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When distinguishing soil horizons found in different soil profile, several symbols are used to represent different characteristics.Match the letters below with the correct characteristic each...

When distinguishing soil horizons found in different soil profile, several symbols are used to represent different characteristics.Match the letters below with the correct characteristic each represent.
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b-
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h-
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j-
jj-
k-
m-
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p-
q-
r-
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t-
v-
w-
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Jim
a-Highly decomposed organic matter
b-Buried genetic horizon
c-Presence of concretions or nodules
d-Physical root restriction
e-Intermediately decomposed organic matter
f-Frozen soil or water (permafrost)
ff-Dry permafrost
g-Strong gleying
h-Accumulation of illuvial organic matter
i-Slightly decomposed organic matter
j-Accumulation of jarosite
jj-Evidence of cryoturbation
k-Accumulation of carbonates
m-Cementation or induration
n-Accumulation of sodium
o-Residual accumulation of sesquioxides
p-Disturbance due to plowing
q-Accumulation of silica
r-Soft or weathered bedrock
s-Accumulation of illuvial sesquioxides and organic matter
ss-Presence of slickensides
t-Accumulation of silicate clay
v-Plinthite
w-Development of structure or color
x-Presence of fragipan
y-Accumulation of gypsum
z-Accumulation of salts more soluble than gypsum

jim items answered the question on October 8, 2018 at 11:45

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