A soil that has little or no O-horizon but a thick accumulation of calcium carbonate caliche) most likely forms in:
A) a tropical climate
B) a temperate climate
C) an arid climate
D) an area with abundant rainfall
E) a short amount of time

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Caliche, a thick accumulation of calcium carbonate, typically forms in arid or semi-arid climates where evaporation exceeds precipitation, leading to the concentration of calcium carbonate in the soil.

A Soil That Has Little or No O-Horizon but a Thick