Which of the following are characteristics of vertisols?
A) extremely high sand content
B) abundance of expandable clays
C) slickensides on the peds
D) not likely to change appearance during wet and dry seasons
E) presence of gilgai

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Vertisols are characterized by the abundance of expandable clays, slickensides on the peds, and the presence of gilgai. They are also known to have a high content of clay, but not necessarily sand, and have a unique property of not changing appearance during wet and dry seasons.

Which of the Following Are Characteristics of Vertisols