You discover an ancient reddish soil deposit buried beneath younger sediment and the modern soil. What horizon does it likely represent? What would you look for in this ancient soil to determine the ancient climate?
What will be an ideal response?
Reddish colors dominate in B horizons. If it is from a desert, there will be significant calcite present. If it is from a humid region, clays and hydroxides are abundant.
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