Deforestation of rain forests exposes tropical soils that are famous for their low fertility,despite the fact that they had previously hosted a lush tropical forest.Which soil type would describe these soils?
A)Andisols-young soils formed on volcanic ash and volcanogenic sediment
B)Vertisols-Soils containing large amounts of clay,which shrink upon drying and swell with the addition of water.Found in subhumid to arid climates
C)Histosols-Organic soils with little or no climatic implications.Can be found in any climate where organic debris can accumulate to form a bog soil.Dark,partially decomposed organic material commonly referred to as peat
D)Oxisols-Soils that occur on old land surfaces unless parent materials were strongly weathered before they were deposited.Rich in iron and aluminum oxides,Oxisols are heavily leached,hence are poor soils for agricultural activity

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The description of low fertility and heavy leaching points towards the characteristics of Oxisols. These soils are known to occur on old land surfaces and are heavily weathered, resulting in a lack of essential nutrients for plant growth. Deforestation of rain forests leads to the exposure of these soils, which have previously hosted a lush forest, but now their low fertility makes them unsuitable for agriculture.

Deforestation of Rain Forests Exposes Tropical Soils That Are Famous