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EARTH SCIENCE

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Place the following layers in order from top to bottom:bedrock, topsoil, subsoil, organic, parent material.
A
Organic, Topsoil, Subsoil, Parent Material, Bedrock
B
Organic, Topsoil, Parent Material, Subsoil, Bedrock
C
Topsoil, Organic, Subsoil, Parent Material, Bedrock
D
Topsoil, Organic, Parent Material, Subsoil, Bedrock
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The topsoil is the uppermost layer of the soil. Below the topsoil is the subsoil. The third layer comprises of weathered rock material. Finally, the bottomost layer is called the bedrock or parent rock from which the soil is formed.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct arrangement of different layers of soil from top to bottom is as follows: Topsoil → Subsoil → Bedrock.

Detailed explanation-3: -The uppermost horizon is called the topsoil layer. The topsoil layer is a mixture of sand, silt, clay and broken down organic matter, called humus.

Detailed explanation-4: -The O-Horizon. The A-Horizon or Topsoil. The E-Horizon. The B-Horizon or Subsoil. The C-Horizon or Saprolite. The R-Horizon. Recommended Video: Tensiometers. More items

Detailed explanation-5: -Following are the 5 layers of soil: The topmost layer of soil is called humus. Topsoil is below humus. The subsoil is below the topsoil. Small rocks are weathered rocks below subsoil. Bedrock is the bed of newly formed rocks. Actual layers of soil.

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