WAEC Geography 1988 Question 29

Question 29

Soils

A soil profile refers to the

  1. A.gradient of the soil
  2. B.slope of the soil
  3. C.vertical section of the soil
  4. D.mineral composition of the soil
  5. E.horizontal equivalent of the soil exaggeration
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (vertical section of the soil)

Explanation

A soil profile is a vertical section from the surface down to the parent rock showing the horizons.