Which of the Following Describes a Characteristic Process in the Formation

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes a characteristic process in the formation of a pedalfer soil?

• A) Humus accumulates below the solum in the C horizon.
• B) Soil bacteria produce organic acids that precipitate calcium carbonate in the B horizon.
• C) Clays are eluviated upward from the C horizon.
• D) Iron oxides and aluminum- rich clays are precipitated in the B horizon.

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Definitions:

Taste Buds

Sensory organs on the tongue that are responsible for detecting and interpreting flavors in food.

Primary Taste Sensations

The basic categories into which all our taste perceptions can be classified, typically sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.

Light Adaptation

The process by which the eye adjusts its sensitivity to the brightness of the environment, enabling it to see in conditions ranging from bright sunlight to dim light.

Dark Adaptation

The process by which the eyes become more sensitive to low levels of light after being in a higher light level environment.