According to Figure 14.5, a major difference between the B horizons of forest soil and desert soil is
A) desert soil is enriched in calcite when compared to the parent material.
B) forest soil is enriched in calcite when compared to the parent material.
C) desert soil is depleted in clay minerals when compared to the parent material.
D) forest soil is depleted in clay minerals when compared to the parent material.
Answer: A
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