WBCS.LIVE practice question

What is the primary difference between the A and B horizons in a soil profile?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. A is richer in minerals, B is richer in organic matter
  2. A is clayey, B is sandy
  3. A is leached, B is weathered
  4. A is the topsoil, B is the subsoil

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: A is the topsoil, B is the subsoil