Match the columns. Column A Column B a) A horizon i) solid rock b) B horizon ii) broken rocks c) C horizon iii) litter d) R horizon iv) humus e) O horizon v) subsoil

Column A Column B a) A horizon humus The A horizon is called topsoil. It is found below the O horizon. It is rich in decomposed organic matter called humus. Column A Column B b) B horizon subsoil The B horizon is called the subsoil. It contains higher mineral content than the topsoil. Column A Column B c) C horizon broken rocks The C horizon is present under the B horizon and it contains the broken rocks. Column A Column B d) R horizon solid rock The R horizon consists of the unbroken solid rocks. Column A Column B e) O horizon litter The O horizon consists of the top organic layer of the soil, made mostly of leaf litter and partially decomposed organic matter. Column A Column B a) A horizon humus b) B horizon subsoil c) C horizon broken rocks d) R horizon solid rock e) O horizon litter

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New Science Spark Book 7>The World of the Living>Chapter 10 - Soil>Put on your THINKING CAP!

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