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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of Gelisols?

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

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

<p>Ultisols (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of Andisols?

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

Which soil order is typically found in grasslands?

<p>Mollisols (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of Oxic Horizons?

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

How thick can an Oxic Horizon be?

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

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