A hydric soil is one that
A)is typical of wetlands and may contain peat.
B)is unusually well suited for agriculture.
C)is typical of tropical areas that receive abundant rainfall.
D)was typical of the U.S.prairie states until the Dust Bowl of the 1930s.

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A hydric soil is one that develops under conditions of saturation, flooding, or ponding long enough during the growing season to develop anaerobic conditions in the upper part. Such soils are typically found in wetlands and may contain peat due to the accumulation of partially decomposed plant material under waterlogged conditions.

A Hydric Soil Is One That