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Soil horizon

earth science Maturity 11-13

Soil has many layers.

Soil Horizons.svg
Soil Horizons.svg
These layers are called horizons. Some layers are dark. Some layers are light. They sit on top of hard rock.
Profil glebowy.jpg
Profil glebowy.jpg
This helps plants grow. Can you find soil outside?

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Profil glebowy.jpg
File:Soil Horizons.svg
Soil Horizons.svg
File:Runoff of soil & fertilizer.jpg
Runoff of soil & fertilizer.jpg
File:AlbicHorizon.JPG
AlbicHorizon.JPG
File:Soil Profile 20210710 Hessaraghatta Main Road.jpg
Soil Profile 20210710 Hessaraghatta Main Road.jpg
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Rockhead1.jpg.JPG
File:Soil profile with silt, loam, and clay.jpg
Soil profile with silt, loam, and clay.jpg
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