Soil Profile Horizons — free printable diagram

About this illustration

The image displays a clear, labeled cross-section illustration detailing the various layers of soil, with a small green plant and its roots extending through the upper horizons. Each layer is distinctly colored and textured to represent its composition, from the organic matter at the surface to the solid bedrock at the base. This educational diagram teaches students about soil horizons and the different components that form a soil profile, demonstrating how plant roots anchor and interact with these layers. It is ideal for a science worksheet for labeling activities, a slide in a classroom presentation on earth science or ecology, or as a visual aid for explaining soil composition in K-12 curricula. The visual style is a flat, cartoon-style illustration with clear outlines and high contrast for easy comprehension.

How to use

1. 1Right-click the image and choose “Save image as”, or use the download button.
2. 2Use it in your classroom worksheets, slides or printables — free under CC BY-NC 4.0.
3. 3Attribute as “Image by Kuraplan” or link back to kuraplan.com. Not for commercial resale.