what is soil profile?Describe in details of different horizons of the soil profile with a well labellled diagram
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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.
The soil is arranged in layers or horizons during its formation.
These layers or horizons are known as the soil profileA soil profile is a vertical section of soil like the diagram above. It allows you to examine the structure of soil.
A soil profile is divided into layers called horizons. The main soil horizons are A, B, C and D. Most important for plant growth, the A and B horizons are the top two layers of the soil.
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