soil horizon vs profile

soil horizon and profile both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
soil horizon	Yes	No	No	No
profile	Yes	No	Yes	No

soil horizon (noun)	profile (noun)
a layer in a soil profile	biographical sketch
	an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics
	a vertical section of the Earth's crust showing the different horizons or layers
	an outline of something (especially a human face as seen from one side)
	degree of exposure to public notice

soil horizon (verb)	profile (verb)
	represent in profile, by drawing or painting
	write about