Examples of bedrock in the following topics:
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Physical Properties of Soil
- Beneath the C horizon lies bedrock.
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Soil Formation
- Mineral soils form directly from the weathering of bedrock, the solid rock that lies beneath the soil; therefore, they have a similar composition to the original rock.
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The Role of Species within Communities
- Foundation species are considered the "base" or "bedrock" of a community, having the greatest influence on its overall structure.