Explain the formation of a soil with the help of a labelled diagram.
(Diagram should be of soil formation, not soil table or soil horizon)
Answers
The soil is the topmost layer of the earth’s crust mainly composed of organic minerals and rock particles that support life. A soil profile is a vertical cross-section of the soil, made of layers running parallel to the surface. These layers are known as soil horizons.
Also Read: Soil Teeming
Soil Profile
The soil is arranged in layers or horizons during its formation. These layers or horizons are known as the soil profile. It is the vertical section of the soil that is exposed by a soil pit. The layers of soil can easily be identified by the soil colour and size of soil particles. The different layers of soil are:
Topsoil
Subsoil
Parent rock
Answer:
The soil is formed in millions of year. The soil is made up of very small particles . the soil is a thin layer of material covering the earth surface and is formed from the weathering of rocks. it is made up mainly of mineral particles , organic materials , air , water and living organism.
