WAEC Geography 1997 Question 28

Question 28

Soils

A vertical cross section of soil layers differing in colour, texture and other characteristics is called

  1. A.podzol
  2. B.soil profile
  3. C.laterite
  4. D.soil slump
  5. E.soil horizon
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (soil profile)

Explanation

A soil profile is the vertical section showing all the layers (horizons); one layer alone is a horizon.