Study of Soil Profile
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The document discusses a study of soil profile in a field. It defines soil as being made up of mineral material, organic material, air and water. The soil profile is described as the vertical section exposed when a hole is dug from the surface to the bedrock. It identifies the major horizons found in a soil profile from top to bottom as O, A, B, C, and R horizons. The document also discusses soil structure, composition, color, and the components that make up the regolith within the soil profile.
Study of Soil Profile
- 1. Study of Soil Profile in Field NAME – KAPIL SHARMA ADM NO.- 19SBAS2080011
- 2. SOIL • Major Part of the natural environment. • Vital to the existence of life on the planet. • Soil is the result of the process of the gradual breakdownn of the rock, such as weathering and erosion • Soil is made up from four constituents. Mineral material , organic material , Air and water.
- 3. Soil Profile • The soil profile is one of the most important concepts in soil science. • The soil profile is defined as a vertical section of the soil that is exposed when a soil pit ,or hole is dug from the surface of the soil to the underlying bedrock.
- 4. Soil Structure • Combination or Arrangement of primary soil particles. • Soil particles are:- Sand Silt Clay
- 5. Soil Composition • Soil composition is an important aspect of nutrient management. • The basic components of soil are: Minerals/Nutrients 45% Organic matter 5% Water 25% Air 25%
- 6. Soil Colour • Two Types of soil on the basis of colour 1) Dark colour soil 2) Light Colour Soil 1. Dark Colour Soil : Rich with a lot or organic matters. 2. Light Colour soil Not so rich with organic matters.
- 7. Components of soil profile • A soil horizon makes up a distinct layer of soil. • The soil profile extends from the soil surface to the parent rock material. • The regolith includes all of the weathered material within the profile. The regolith has two components: Solum Saprolite/regolith
- 8. Master Horizons • Horizonbased on colour,roots,structure,rock fragments. • Master soil Horizonare depicted by a capital letter in the order (from top to down): • The master Horizonare represented by the letters: O Horizons A Horizon B Horizon C Horizon E Horizon R Horizon
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