Question

What is soil profile? Name the various horizons present in a soil profile.​

Answer 1

Answer:

A soil profile is divided into layers called horizons.

Depending on the soil, the A horizon can be further divided into A1, A2 or Ao (organic). The B horizon is where clays and materials washed down from the A horizon accumulate. This is sometimes called subsoil. The C Horizon consists of weathering rock

Answer 2

Answer:

Soil profile:-

A soil profile is a vertical section of soil.It allows you to examine the structure of soil .

A soil profile is divided into layers called horizon ,such as

O - horizon ( Humus )

A - horizon ( topsoil )

B - horizon ( parent material )

R - horizon ( Bed rock )