Q460
Solum is made up of
A.
C-horizon
B.
A-horizon
C.
A and B-horizon
D.
None of the above
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
The solum in soil science consists of the surface and subsoil layers that have undergone the same soil-forming conditions. The base of the solum is a relatively unweathered parent material. It is a moisture and temperature sensor of the soil.In terms of horizons, a solum consists of A, E and B horizons altogether not alone any thus the above options are not correct.