The horizon in which leached materials are accumulated is the _______horizon.
A)A
B)O
C)E
D)B
E)C

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Leaching occurs as water moves through soil and carries dissolved minerals, organic and inorganic acids, and metal ions from upper layers of soil to lower layers. The accumulation of leached materials takes place in the B horizon or subsoil, which is located below the topsoil or A horizon. Therefore, the correct answer choice is D.

The Horizon in Which Leached Materials Are Accumulated Is the _______Horizon