Groundwater gets collected in which of the following horizons?

A-horizon

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B-horizon

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C-horizon

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Both (A) and (B)

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Solution

The correct option is C C-horizon
Below the A and B horizons is the C horizon, a zone of little or no humus accumulation or soil structure development. The C horizon often is composed of unconsolidated parent material from which the A and B horizons have formed. C-horizon consists of small pieces of rocks broken down due to weathering. The groundwater gets collected in the C-horizon.

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Q. Water percolating into the soil collects over

(a) A-horizon
(b) B-horizon
(c) C-horizon
(d) none of these

Q. Which of the following horizons is also known as regolith ?

Q. Are soil horizons 'A' and 'B' the same?

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. R -horizon d. Less humus and more minerals, compact

Question 9

Which of the following situations – ‘A’ or ‘B’ – is advantageous for absorption of water and minerals? Why?
Situation ‘A’ : Growth and branching of roots in the C-horizon.
Situation ‘B’ : Growth and branching of roots in A and B horizons.

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