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What does the grey layer(clay) do in
the soil profile?

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In deeper horizons such as the B-horizon, a brown colour usually means that the soil has good natural drainage. A black or dark grey colour usually comes from an accumulation of organic matter. In areas of high rainfall, this may again mean poor drainage.

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