The A-Horizon of soil profile is also called the

  • A Top soil
  • B Sub-soil
  • C Parent materials
  • D Bedrock

The correct answer is A. Top soil

The A-Horizon, also called the top soil, represents the surface layer of the soil profile. This horizon contains more organic matter than other horizons. The A horizon, the top soil, is the most weathered and leached of all the soil horizons.

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