Question : The transfer of minerals from topsoil to subsoil through soil water is called?
Option 1: Percolation
Option 2: Conduction
Option 3: Leaching
Option 4: Transpiration
Correct Answer: Leaching
Solution : The answer is Leaching.
The movement of minerals from the topsoil to the subsurface via soil water is called leaching. Water moves soluble minerals and nutrients downhill from the surface layers of soil to deeper layers, altering nutrient balance and soil fertility.
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