Soil Classification Levels
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What is the primary characteristic of Entisols?

  • Characterized by permafrost
  • Little to no horizon development (correct)
  • Found primarily in arid regions
  • Highly weathered and acidic
  • Which soil order is typically found in arid climates?

  • Andisols
  • Aridisols (correct)
  • Gelisols
  • Ultisols
  • What is characteristic of Inceptisols?

  • Presence of permafrost
  • Highly acidic pH
  • Beginning of horizon development (correct)
  • High levels of weatherable minerals
  • Which soil order is commonly found in deciduous forests?

    <p>Alfisols</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of Gelisols?

    <p>Presence of permafrost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which soil order is characterized by being extensively weathered and acidic?

    <p>Ultisols</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of Andisols?

    <p>Formed in volcanic material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which soil order is typically found in grasslands?

    <p>Mollisols</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of Oxic Horizons?

    <p>Enriched with Fe and Al oxides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How thick can an Oxic Horizon be?

    <p>At least 30 cm thick</p> Signup and view all the answers

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