The general name for any distinct layer in a pedon is
A)plate.
B)eluviation zone.
C)illuviation zone.
D)horizon.
E)bed.

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The general name for any distinct layer in a pedon is called horizon. Choice A, plate, is not a relevant term in soil science. Choice B, eluviation zone, refers specifically to the upper part of a horizon where materials are leached out. Choice C, illuviation zone, refers specifically to the lower part of a horizon where materials are accumulated. Choice E, bed, is not a term commonly used in soil science, and does not specifically refer to a layer within a pedon.

The General Name for Any Distinct Layer in a Pedon