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Soils that have more than 20% organic matter are termed as organic soils. These are also called:________?
Correct answer: D. Both a and c
- A. Peat soil
- B. solonchalk soil
- C. Muck soil
- D. Both a and c
Explanation
Organic soils contain more than about 20% organic matter and are broadly called peat or muck soils. Peat is less decomposed, whereas muck is more thoroughly decomposed, so both terms are appropriate.
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