Laterization is likely to occur in
A) cool, humid climate regions.
B) semi-arid and arid environments.
C) the tropics.
D) areas of high potential evapotranspiration rates.
E) areas characterized by sandy soils and coniferous forests.
C
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a. True b. False
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a. True b. False
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