The boreal forest in subarctic locations is the typical setting for ________.
A) erosion
B) gleization
C) calcification
D) podzolization
E) laterization

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The boreal forest in subarctic locations is characterized by acidic soil due to high organic content and low decomposition rates, which results in podzolization. Podzolization is the process of soil formation where a layer of organic matter accumulates on top of mineral soil, causing nutrient depletion and acidification. This leads to the development of a distinctive soil profile with distinct horizons, including a thick organic layer, an ash-colored eluvial layer, and a reddish-brown illuvial horizon.

The Boreal Forest in Subarctic Locations Is the Typical Setting