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Contents of Soil

Topsoil is th...

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Topsoil is the ____________ layer of soil.

A

Upper most

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Middle

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C

Lower

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D

Third layer from the surface of soil

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Solution

The correct option is A Upper most
The uppermost horizon is generally dark in colour as it is rich in humus and minerals. It is called $A - H o r i z o n$ or $T o p s o i l$

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