Practice mode Soil Science

Which soil order, common in the tropics, is highly weathered and dominated by iron and aluminium oxide clays?

Correct answer A. Oxisols

Explanation

Oxisols are the most weathered soils, formed under hot humid conditions where silica is leached away, leaving iron and aluminium oxides.

Report a problem

Answer checked How we write and check questions

Tip: press A, B, C or D to answer, and N for the next question.

Advertisement

Have a question about this answer?

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Links and website addresses are not allowed in comments.