WAEC Geography 2009 Question 32

Question 32

Soils

A soil profile refers to the

  1. A.shape of the soil.
  2. B.vertical section of the soil.
  3. C.mineral composition of the soil.
  4. D.zone of eluviation.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (vertical section of the soil.)

Explanation

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