WorksheetsSoil Layers Quiz
Total questions: 5
Worksheet time: 3mins
It is a fairly thin layer composed of organic matter called humus and minerals.
Topsoil (A Horizon)
Bedrock (R Horizon)
Subsoil (B Horizon)
Organic (O-Horizon)
This layer of the soil is located below the topsoil and it is composed of loosely arranged rocks, sand and clay.
Subsoil (B- Horizon)
Topsoil (A- Horizon)
Bedrock (R- Horizon)
Parent Rock (C- Horizon)
It is made up of undisturbed large boulders and gravel. What layer of the soil is this about?
Parent Rock (C- Horizon)
Bedrock (R- Horizon)
Topsoil (A- Horizon)
Organic (O- Horizon)
It is a thick layer of plant remains such as leaves and twigs.
Bedrock (R- Horizon)
Parent Rock (C- Horizon)
Organic (O-Horizon)
Topsoil (A- Horizon)
It is composed of rocks that are slowly breaking apart and is exposed to very little weathering. What layer of the soil is this about?
Bedrock (R- Horizon)
Topsoil (A- Horizon)
Organic (O-Horizon)
Parent Rock (C- Horizon)
