I am rich in minerals and am a mixture of clay, sand and silt. What am I?

Topsoil

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Subsoil

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Bottom-soil

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Bedrock

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The correct option is B Subsoil
The Subsoil is the second layer of soil. This is below the topsoil and is rich in minerals. This layer is made up of clay, sand and silt. Roots of large plants are known to reach the subsoil. The subsoil is succeeded by weathered rock materials.

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