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    Vertical section of soil which represents sequence of horizons from surface to bedrock is called
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    Vertical section of soil which represents sequence of horizons from surface to bedrock is called

    A.

    Solum

    B.

    Soil profile

    C.

    Regolith

    D.

    Parent material

    E.

    Answer not known

    Correct option is B

    A soil profile shows vertical arrangement of soil horizons. It includes A, B, C horizons and bedrock.
    It is used for soil classification and interpretation. Solum includes only A and B horizons.
    Therefore, the correct term is soil profile. Hence, option (b) is correct.

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