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What is the primary characteristic of Entisols?
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?
Which soil order is typically found in arid climates?
- Andisols
- Aridisols (correct)
- Gelisols
- Ultisols
What is characteristic of Inceptisols?
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?
Which soil order is commonly found in deciduous forests?
What is the primary characteristic of Gelisols?
What is the primary characteristic of Gelisols?
Which soil order is characterized by being extensively weathered and acidic?
Which soil order is characterized by being extensively weathered and acidic?
What is the primary characteristic of Andisols?
What is the primary characteristic of Andisols?
Which soil order is typically found in grasslands?
Which soil order is typically found in grasslands?
What is the primary characteristic of Oxic Horizons?
What is the primary characteristic of Oxic Horizons?
How thick can an Oxic Horizon be?
How thick can an Oxic Horizon be?