Q114
B-horizon of the soil is also known as
A.
Illuviated soil
AnswerB.
Elluviated soil
C.
Both A and B
D.
Organic soil
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
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.