Here's a breakdown of why:
* R horizon: This is the bedrock layer, often the very bottom of a soil profile. It's the parent material from which the soil above develops. While not technically soil, the R horizon can be fragmented into large pieces due to weathering and erosion.
* Other horizons:
* O horizon: Organic matter layer (leaf litter, etc.)
* A horizon: Topsoil, rich in organic matter and minerals.
* E horizon: Zone of leaching, where minerals are washed out.
* B horizon: Subsoil, where minerals accumulate.
* C horizon: Weathered parent material, less broken up than the R horizon.
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