Match the correct description of each layer of soil to the horizon labels in the image below.
Sketch the cross-section of soil and label the various layers.
subsoil- larger particles, clay and minerals
parent material- weathered bedrock, no organic material or roots.
Organic Surface Layer- organic material including humus' leaves and branches.
Topsoil- decomposed material, humus and many roots for plants.
Bedrock- solid unweathered rock.
"O" Horizon
"A" Horizon
"B" Horizon
"C" Horizon
"D" Horizon
The correct match of horizon labels in the image below is as follows:
"O" Horizon - Organic Surface Layer
"A" Horizon - Topsoil
"B" Horizon - Subsoil
"C" Horizon - Parent Material
"D" Horizon - Bedrock