___ is made up of minerals and decomposed organic matter.

Subsoil

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Top soil

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Regolith

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C horizon

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Solution

The correct option is B Top soil
Top soil is made up of minerals and decomposed organic matter and it is also very dark in color. This is the layer on which many plants grow in and it is located just below the O Horizon.

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Match the following and choose the correct option:

\begin{matrix} i . A - horizon & a . Small lumps of rocks i i . B - horizon & b . Partially decomposed organic matter i i i . C - horizon & c . Rich in humus, living creatures, and inorganic minerals i v . O-horizon & d . Less humus and more minerals, compact \end{matrix}

Soil contains air, water, minerals and organic matter.

What conclusion can be made from the above statement?

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