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Organic Soils are classified as ____________ and are also known as ____________ soils:
Correct answer: B. Histosols, peat & muck
- A. Alfisols. fine & coarse textured
- B. Histosols, peat & muck
- C. Ultisols, Fe & Al rich
- D. None of the above
Explanation
Organic soils are classified as Histosols, formed mainly from accumulated plant residues. Their common forms are peat, with less decomposed material, and muck, with more decomposed material.
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