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1. O - Layers/horizon (organic layer, containing humus). 2. A - Layer/horizon (top soil). 3. E - Layer/horizon (zone of elluviation). 4. B - Layer/horizon (sub-soil). 5. C - Layer/horizon (zone of illuviation/accumulation). 6. D - Layer/horizon (parent materials/bed rocks).

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topsoil, subsoil, and parent material.

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Write a short notes on soil profile?

soil is the earth and it supports us in staing alive.


How is a soil horizon related to a soil profile?

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What are the soil profile layers called?

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If it is extremely cold outside would all the layers of the soil profile freeze?

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What does a typical soil profile show?

it depicts the size of each layer and shows the formation of soil (from the bottom to top ..... i think


How would the soil profile in a rain forest be different from the soil profile in the desert?

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