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Soil profile: the cross-sectional soil layers from the surface down to bedrock HORIZON: contains Organic Material; surface layer of partially or completely undecomposed plant residue A HORIZON- Top Soil; Contains decomposing organic material (hummus) and live organisms B HORIZON- Subsoil, plant roots penetrate this area; less hummus, more inorganic content C HORIZON- Bedrock, parent material for soil. Large unbroken pieces of rock are weathered to create inorganic components of soil