Moderate
Accumulation of transported material A to B horizon is known as____________________?
Correct answer: B. llluviation
- A. Eluviation
- B. llluviation
- C. Alluviation
- D. Deposition
Explanation
Illuviation is the downward accumulation in a lower soil horizon of clay, iron, organic matter or other materials removed from an upper horizon. The removal process from the upper horizon is called eluviation.
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