Match the following options to its correct definition.
-oxisols

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Oxisols are soils that are found mainly in tropical areas with a lot of rainfall, such as coastal Louisiana, S. Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands. They are characterized by a high content of iron and aluminum oxides, which gives them a reddish-brown color.

Answer: B
 Alfisols are soils that are found mainly in the Pacific Northwest, Great Lakes region, and northeast states. They are characterized by a distinct clay-enriched layer and relatively high fertility.

Answer: C
 Mollisols are soils that are found primarily in grasslands in the central and western states. They are characterized by a thick, dark surface layer that is rich in organic matter and nutrients.

Answer: D
 Aridisols are soils that are found mainly in the Southwest states. They are characterized by a low organic matter content and high accumulation of calcium carbonate, which makes them alkaline.

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