Question

On what basis can the different layers of soil profile be differentiated?

Answer 1

The soil is divided into various different profiles based on the layers from top to bottom and this arrangement is termed as the soil horizons.

The categorization into various soil layers is known as the soil profile.

The soil horizons ranges from the fertile, organic upper layers composed of the top soil and humus to the underlying rock layers.

Answer 2

The different layers of soil are:

• Topsoil.

• Subsoil.

• Parent rock.