Question

The transfer of minerals from top soil to subsoil through soil-water is called ?; 1) Percolation; 2) Conduction; 3) Leaching; 4) Transpiration

Answer 1

transfer of minerals from top soil to sub soil through soil water is called percolation

Answer 2

Option 3 i.e Leaching is the correct answer.

The transfer of minerals from top soil to subsoil through soil-water is called. Leaching is basically a process which involves the extraction of minerals or water- soluble plant nutrients from soil by rainwater or irrigation. It is very dangerous as it causes significant nutrient losses and allows chemicals and pesticides to leak into the groundwater.