Question

What is the soft , porous layer of the soil called? ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Topsoil is soft,porous layer of the soil .

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Answer 2

The soft, porous layer of the soil is called topsoil or A horizon.

• Soil is the outermost layer of each crust and is made up of organic material.
• The soil layer is divided into three parts topsoil, subsoil and parent rock based on the size of particles and the colour of the soil.
• Soil is of four types which are sandy, loamy, clay and silt soil.
• Soil profile has A horizon or topsoil, B horizon, R horizon, O horizon E horizon etc.
• O horizon is above topsoil and consists of dried leaves, grasses, dead leaves, small rocks, twigs, surface organisms, fallen trees etc.
• Loamy soil is found on the E horizon.
• Most of the activities of soil occur in the A horizon.