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Soil Around the World

Question 6 • SC332 Environmental Science B

Which of the following is not a characteristic of desert soils (aridisols)?

Answer
A
accumulation of minerals
B
little organic matter
C
sparse vegetation
D
none of the above

Explanation

Aridisols form in dry climates, where sparse vegetation contributes little organic matter to the soil. Limited rainfall also allows minerals to accumulate rather than being washed away. Since all three listed traits are characteristics of desert soils, the choice that is not a characteristic is “none of the above.”

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