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HOME HOME SOIL : Soil is a natural body consisting of many layers. These layers are known as soil horizon. It is composed of rocks broken by weathering and erosion. It is a mixture of mineral and organic constituents i.e., solids, water and air. Soil forms a structure filled with pore spaces. HOME SOIL PROFILE Soil Profile refers to the layers of soil. There are three layers namely horizon A ,B and C. HOME HOME Horizon-A Horizon-B Horizon-C Bedrock HOME Horizon-A Bedrock SOIL PROFILE Horizon-B Horizon-C HOME HORIZON A: • It is the upper layer of the soil, which is nearer to the surface. It is the top soil. • This layer includes organic litter such as fallen leaves and twigs which helps in preventing erosion, holding moisture and in decaying to form a rich soil know as HUMUS. • It provides nutrients for the survival of plants. HOME HORIZON B • The layer below the topsoil is called Bhorizon or the middle layer. • The middle layer is less porous than the topsoil, and is, therefore, harder. • It contains more minerals as compared to the topsoil, but less quantity of humus. HOME Horizon-C • It is not as compact as the two layers above it. This layer is called C-horizon. • It has cracks running through it. • It is mostly made up of rocks. HOME Bedrock – The bottom-most layer in the soil profile is called bedrock. – This is far more solid in composition than the other layers and is very hard. – It is difficult to dig up this layer even with a spade. HOME THERE ARE THREE TYPES OF SOILS.THEY ARE: SANDY SOIL CLAY SOIL LOAMY SOIL HOME HOME HOME HOME HOME HOME HOME HOME HOME Special properties Type of soil Vegetation types Sandy soil Water absorption level High Clay soil Moderate Wheat and gram Loamy soil Low Pulses, wheat and gram Cotton HOME HOME Loamy soil also contains humus, and is, therefore, considered the best for the growth of plants. The percolation rate is between that of sandy soil and clay soil. these soils have better water retention capacity. HOME Soils rich in clay and organic matter with good water retention capacity are ideal for paddy. Loamy soils, which drain water easily, are suitable for lentils and other pulses. Clay soils are rich in humus and fertile. These soils are very good for wheat. HOME