Which soil horizon represents the lowest part of the zone of accumulation, also referred to as the subsoil?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) E

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The B horizon represents the subsoil layer, which is the layer beneath the topsoil (A horizon) where minerals and nutrients accumulate. It is also known as the zone of accumulation. The C and E horizons are deeper layers of soil that have not undergone significant weathering and do not contain organic material or nutrient accumulation.

Which Soil Horizon Represents the Lowest Part of the Zone