Practice mode Soil Science

Organic soils are classified as which soil order, and what are they also known as?

Correct answer A. Histosols, peat & muck

Explanation

Organic soils with thick layers of plant remains belong to the order Histosols and are commonly called peat soils when little decomposed and muck soils when well decomposed.

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