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Bernana

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Which of the following best describes peat?
 
  A) An aridosol typical of coastal mangroves
  B) A type of hydrosol that contains mostly undecomposed and compacted plant biomass
  C) Along with sandy loam considered one of the most fertile soils
  D) Typical of arid regions with low organic content and subject to wind erosion

Question 2

A hydric soil is one that
 
  A) is typical of wetlands and may contain peat.
  B) is unusually well suited for agriculture.
  C) is typical of tropical areas that receive abundant rainfall.
  D) was typical of the U.S. prairie states until the Dust Bowl of the 1930s.


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Sassygurl126

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A


Bernana

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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