What are the main characteristics of the R horizon?

Answer 1

The "R" horizon corresponds to rock the soil matrix

This layer of soil, rock-forming corresponds to the soil! It consists of CONSOLIDATED materials and not weathered or rock-matrix.

Its characteristics vary according to the rock that makes up! It can not be considered a horizon, as it presents consolidated material, and not weathered therefore not passed by pedogenic processes.

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Answer 2

Mason Allen

The R horizon, or bedrock, is the unweathered parent material composed of solid rock. It is characterized by its hardness, lack of organic matter, and the presence of partially weathered rock fragments. It is typically found beneath the other soil horizons and varies in depth depending on location.

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