In a West to East Transect Across the 98th Meridian

question 55

Multiple Choice

In a west to east transect across the 98th meridian in the United States,which of the following is the correct sequence of soil orders?

• A)Alfisols,Aridisols,Ultisols
• B)Aridisols,Oxisols,Mollisols
• C)Aridisols,Mollisols,Alfisols
• D)Alfisols,Mollisols,Ultilsols
• E)Spodosols,Entisols,Gelisols

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