Question

Soluble minerals and clays accumulate in what soil layer, allowing it to hold more water?

Answer 1

subsoil

Below the topsoil is the B horizon. This is also called the subsoil . Soluble minerals and clays accumulate in the subsoil. Because it has less organic material, this layer is lighter brown in color than topsoil. It also holds more water due to the presence of iron and clay. There is less organic material in this layer.