Teaching and learning resources for the construction industry with NVQ and Diploma Assessment Criteria
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.
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.
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.
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 is also known as the R Horizon, this is the deepest layer that contains nothing but hard, solid rock in it.