Introduction To soil

Soil Profile

introduction to soil ?

• the word 'soil' is derived from a latin word 'solum' which means 'earthly material'.
• the science dealing with the study of soil is called pedology.
• scientist who study the soil is called pedologist.

introduction to soil profile

soil profile is the term used for the vertical section of soil toshow different layers or horizons, soil profile is divided into 3 different layers of soil:

• A - horizon (top soil)
• B - horizon (sub soil)
• C - horizon (parent material,

and finally bed rock.