Match the following. Match the items in the left column to the items in the right column.

1. horizon
elevation and slope of land
2. soil
top layer of mineral and organic material on Earth's surface
3. soil profile
arrangement of horizons in a soil sample
4. topography
layer of distinct soil

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Here’s the correct matching of the items in the left column to the items in the right column:

  1. horizon - layer of distinct soil
  2. soil - top layer of mineral and organic material on Earth's surface
  3. soil profile - arrangement of horizons in a soil sample
  4. topography - elevation and slope of land