Which of the following soil horizon designations is i the correct sequence from the surface to the bedrock?
A) O, E, C, B, A
B) A, B, C, O, R
C) S, O, I, L
D) O, A, E, B, C

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The correct sequence of soil horizons from the surface to the bedrock is: O (organic), A (topsoil), E (eluviation), B (subsoil), and C (parent material). Option D reflects this correct sequence. Option A has the incorrect placement of the O and E horizons, Option B does not contain an O horizon, and Option C has a completely different sequence of soil horizons.

Which of the Following Soil Horizon Designations Is I the Correct