Oxisols are ________ and ________.
A) highly leached; nutrient-rich
B) highly leached; nutrient-poor
C) poorly leached; nutrient-rich
D) poorly leached; nutrient-poor

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Oxisols are highly weathered tropical soils that are characterized by high levels of iron and aluminum oxide minerals, which give them a reddish or yellowish color. These soils are highly leached, meaning that nutrients have been removed due to heavy rainfall and intense weathering processes. As a result, Oxisols are typically nutrient-poor and can be difficult for agricultural production without significant inputs of fertilizers and other soil amendments.

Oxisols Are ________ and ________

Oxisols Are and