FORESTRY
SOIL SCIENCE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Parent rock is the third layer of soil
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -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 bottommost layer of soil is called parent rock. It is also called as Bedrock, from which soil is formed. The layer above the parent rock is called weathered rock material.
Detailed explanation-3: -Parent material-The parent material layer is considered the “C” horizon. This layer is called the parent material because the upper layers developed from this layer. It is made up mostly of large rocks.
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