The transfer of minerals from top soil to sub soil through soil water is called

Transpiration

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Conduction

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Percolation

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Leaching

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The correct option is D
Leaching

Leaching refers to the loss of water-soluble plant nutrients from the soil, due to rain and irrigation.

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The transfer of minerals from top soil to sub soil through soil water is called

The correct option is D Leaching Leaching refers to the loss of water-soluble plant nutrients from the soil, due to rain and irrigation.

The correct option is D
Leaching

Leaching refers to the loss of water-soluble plant nutrients from the soil, due to rain and irrigation.