On the illustration, the soil at H is:
A)alfisol
B)mollisol
C)aridisol
D)spodosol

Question

On the illustration, the soil at H is: 
A)alfisol 
B)mollisol 
C)aridisol 
D)spodosol

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The illustration shows a soil profile with a thick, dark-colored surface layer (A horizon) and a high content of organic matter, which is characteristic of mollisols. The soil at H is also not located in an arid region (aridisols) or an acidic region with a high content of aluminum and iron oxides (spodosols). While alfisols can also have a dark-colored A horizon, they typically have a lower content of organic matter than mollisols. Therefore, B (mollisol) is the best choice.

On the Illustration, the Soil at H Is