Which pedogenic regime is associated with Spodosols?
A) calcification
B) podzolization
C) salinization
D) laterization

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Spodosols are associated with podzolization, which is the process of leaching minerals from the upper soil horizons and accumulating them in the lower horizons. This results in a characteristic soil profile with an organic-rich surface layer, a light-colored eluviated (leached) layer, and a red or brown illuvial (accumulated) layer. This process is common in acidic, sandy soils under coniferous forests in cool, humid regions.

Which Pedogenic Regime Is Associated with Spodosols