Question

Name the various components in each horizon (or each layer) of the soil

Answer 1

Soil Horizons (layers): Soil is made up of distinct horizontal layers; these layers are called horizons. They range from rich, organic upper layers (humus andtopsoil) to underlying rocky layers (subsoil, regolith and bedrock).

Answer 2

Answer:

A - horizon : Dark in colour, rich in humus.

B - horizon : Not so much humus but more of minerals.

C - horizon : It has small rocks with cracks and crevices.

D - horizon : It has big rocks.