The Word Topsoil Is Commonly Used, but not Always Correctly

question 93

Multiple Choice

The word topsoil is commonly used, but not always correctly. The proper definition of topsoil is ______.

• A) the entire soil down to the base of the C horizon
• B) the dark, organic rich layers of O and A
• C) the A, E and B horizons
• D) only the O horizon

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Definitions:

Liabilities

Financial obligations or debts that a company owes to others, which must be settled over time through the transfer of assets, provision of services, or other means.

Net Income

The total earnings of a company after deducting all expenses and taxes from total revenue.

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income that is not distributed as dividends to shareholders, but instead is reinvested in the company or used to pay off debt.

Stockholders' Equity

The portion of a company's assets that belongs to its shareholders, calculated as total assets minus total liabilities.