The solum is comprised of
A. A, B and E horizons
B. A and B horizons
C. A, B and C horizons
D. A + regolith
Answer: Option A
Solution(By Examveda Team)
The solum (plural-sola) in soil science consists of the surface and subsoil layers that have undergone the same soil-forming conditions. The base of the solum is the relatively unweathered parent material. A surface layer that is 10 cm thick overlying bedrock can be called a solum.The solum is comprised of A, B and E horizons.
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