Thu. May 9th, 2024

Organic Layer

The organic layer also known as the O Horizon, is the top layer consisting of plant remains such as leaves, twigs and other organic materials which have decomposed and formed hammers hummus contains many nutrient materials that are required to improve the health and fertility of the soil.

Top Soil

The topsoil is also known as the A Horizon, this layer consists of organic matter and minerals, which help plant growth and organisms live in this layer.

Subsoil

The subsoil is also known as the B Horizon, this layer contain rich in minerals that leached (moved down) from Organic Layer and Top Soil.

Parents Material

The parent material is also known as the C Horizon, this layer consists of large rocks, and there is no organic matter or plants in this layer.

Bedrock

Bedrock is also known as the R Horizon, this is the deepest layer that contains nothing but hard, solid rock in it.

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