Answer: A Layer
Explanation:
There are mainly 5 layers of soil- O, A, B, C and R. These layers are called horizons. Each layer/horizon has its own characteristics. Each layers features differentiate them from the other layers. Lets take a view at these 5 layers of soil:
O - Organic soil materials
A - Mineral; organic matter (humus) accumulation
B - Subsurface accumulation of clay (consists of different tyoes of minerals)
C - Little or no pedogenic alteration, unconsolidated earthy material, soft bedrock
R - Bedrock (strongly cemented layer of soil)