Which of the following best describe the E soil horizon?
A)regolith zone
B)erosion zone
C)residual zone
D)leaching zone

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The E soil horizon is the leaching zone where minerals and organic matter are leached or washed out by rainfall and moved downward in the soil profile. This leaves behind a light-colored, highly weathered soil horizon that is rich in sand and silt particles but poor in clay and organic matter.

Which of the Following Best Describe the E Soil Horizon