Which of the following soil types is most associated with the tallgrass prairie (midlatitude grassland)?
A) Mollisols
B) Spodosols
C) Oxisols
D) Andisols

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Mollisols are the most common soil type in the tallgrass prairie biome. They are characterized by a deep, dark, fertile topsoil layer, high organic matter content, and a high base saturation. These soils are formed from deep grass roots that add organic matter to the soil, and are able to support the growth of tall prairie grasses. Spodosols are more associated with coniferous forests, Oxisols with tropical rainforests, and Andisols with volcanic regions.

Which of the Following Soil Types Is Most Associated with the Tallgrass