The soil shown in the photograph below has a reddish tint, which may mean that
A. it has been waterlogged at some point.
B. it has abundant aluminum and/or iron oxides.
C. there are salts or other minerals that have been deposited by the evaporation of water.
D. it contains abundant organic matter.
Answer: B
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