As we keep digging through the different layers of soil, we reach a point where the surface becomes hard to dig. Which layer of soil is this?

Horizon A

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Bedrock

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Horizon C

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Horizon B

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Solution

The correct option is B
Bedrock

Bedrock is the layer of soil which is under horizons A, B and C. It is very dense and difficult to dig.

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Match the following and choose the correct option:

i. A - horizon a. Small lumps of rocks

ii. B - horizon b. Hard layer which is difficult to dig

iii. C - horizon c. Dark in colour and rich in humus

iv. Bedrock d. Less humus and more minerals, compact

Q. Given figure represents the organic soil profiile, showing different layers/horizons of soil.
Which of the folllowing statements regarding the soil profile are not true?
(i)maximum roots oof plants are found n horiizon A.
(ii) Maximum nutrients are present in horizon B.
(iii) Horizon B contains party weathered rocks
(iv) Horizon C contains roots of the pllants and mineral salts.

Availability of water and minerals in the soil for maximum absorption by roots is in the –

(a) B-horizon
(b) C-horizon
(c) A-horizon
(d) surface of soil

Q. Locate the following zones given as boxed items in figure which shows a diagram of soil profile.

Topsoil, Subsoil, C-horizon, Bedrock

If we try digging a hole in the ground, we will observe that the soil appears to have more moisture as we keep digging. It can be concluded that there is a presence of water underground.

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As we keep digging through the different layers of soil, we reach a point where the surface becomes hard to dig. Which layer of soil is this?

The correct option is B Bedrock Bedrock is the layer of soil which is under horizons A, B and C. It is very dense and difficult to dig.

The correct option is B
Bedrock

Bedrock is the layer of soil which is under horizons A, B and C. It is very dense and difficult to dig.