A "Caliche Layer" in Soil Is

question 8

Multiple Choice

A "caliche layer" in soil is

• A) a hard layer formed by precipitation of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃).
• B) a hard layer formed by precipitation of nitrates (KNO₃, MgNO₃) from over-fertilization.
• C) a water-absorptive layer of peat.
• D) a layer of younger soil overlaying an old, depleted soil.
• E) a layer polluted with heavy metals.

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