10 Questions
What is the primary characteristic of Entisols?
Little to no horizon development
Which soil order is typically found in arid climates?
Aridisols
What is characteristic of Inceptisols?
Beginning of horizon development
Which soil order is commonly found in deciduous forests?
Alfisols
What is the primary characteristic of Gelisols?
Presence of permafrost
Which soil order is characterized by being extensively weathered and acidic?
Ultisols
What is the primary characteristic of Andisols?
Formed in volcanic material
Which soil order is typically found in grasslands?
Mollisols
What is the primary characteristic of Oxic Horizons?
Enriched with Fe and Al oxides
How thick can an Oxic Horizon be?
At least 30 cm thick
Explore the different levels of soil classification, including orders, suborders, great groups, subgroups, family, and series, and understand the criteria for differentiating soil taxa in each category.
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