Each layer of the soil is different in its texture, colour, depth and chemical composition. These layers collectively are known as ___ .

soil layers

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horizon

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bedrock

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surfaces

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Solution

The correct option is B horizon
The different layers of soil having different texture, colour, depth and chemical composition are called horizons. Soil is composed of different horizons each with different characteristic properties.

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