What is a soil horizon?

A factor influencing how soil is formed

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A layer of soil

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An organism found within the soil

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A technique used to map soils

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Solution

The correct option is B A layer of soil
Explanation: Virtually all soil profiles are composed of a number of distinctive layers, termed horizons, interpretation of which is the key to understanding how the soil has formed.

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