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Soil Around the World

Question 8 • SC332 Environmental Science B

Prairie soils (mollisols) are _______.

Answer
A
poor in organic matter
B
easy to cultivate and fertile
C
poor in mineral nutrients
D
difficult to cultivate but fertile

Explanation

Mollisols, often called prairie soils, develop under grasslands. Their thick, dark surface layer contains abundant organic matter, which makes them naturally fertile, and their soil structure generally makes them easy to cultivate. Therefore, the correct choice is “easy to cultivate and fertile.”

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