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What is Soil?

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The soil of any place has multiple layers. is the name of the layer just below the topsoil.

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Subsoil

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Bedrock

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C

Secondary Soil

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D

Soil Horizon

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Solution

The correct option is A Subsoil
The soil of any place has multiple layers. Below the topsoil is the subsoil. This part of the soil is a mixture of sand, silt, and clay. This layer is rich in minerals.

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