The E horizon is dominated by ________, whereas the B horizon is dominated by ________.
A) eluviation; illuviation
B) eluviation; podzolation
C) illuviation; eluviation
D) laterization; illuviation

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The E horizon is characterized by eluviation, which is the leaching or removal of materials, while the B horizon is characterized by illuviation, which is the accumulation of materials.

The E Horizon Is Dominated by ________, Whereas the B