A black soil that is high in clay content, associated with savannas, and noted for its wet and dry climate is the:
A)alfisol
B)histosols
C)entisols
D)vertisols

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Vertisols are black soils that are rich in clay, and are associated with savannas. They are known for their high water-holding capacity and ability to crack and swell depending on the wet and dry climate. Alfisols are also associated with savannas, but have lower clay content than vertisols. Histosols are organic soils, and Entisols are younger soils that have not developed distinct horizons.

A Black Soil That Is High in Clay Content, Associated