Multiple Choice
What is caliche?
A) a layer of silica cement within a pedalfer
B) a layer of precipitated calcium carbonate in horizon B
C) a layer of rock between soil layers C and D
D) a deposit formed in alkali soils
E) a light colored layer of unstable minerals
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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