B-horizon of the soil is also known as
A. Illuviated soil
B. Elluviated soil
C. Both A and B
D. Organic soil
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)
A soil profile is a vertical section of soil, divided into several layers called horizons. The main horizons are A, B, C and D.B horizon is commonly referred to as “Subsoil”. The B-horizon can accumulate minerals and organic matter that are migrating downwards from the A and E horizons. Because of this, it is also known as the illuviated or illuvial horizon.
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