The layer of the soil that receives the clay particles, aluminum, and iron oxides and some organic matter is the:
A)A
B)B
C)C
D)E

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The B layer or subsoil is typically where clay particles, aluminum, and iron oxides accumulate, along with some organic matter. The A layer or topsoil is characterized by the accumulation of organic matter and the presence of roots, while the C layer or parent material is the unaltered or minimally altered soil material below the B layer. The E layer or eluviation layer is a subsurface horizon from which materials have been removed by leaching, and is not typically associated with significant clay or organic matter content.

The Layer of the Soil That Receives the Clay Particles