Soils that are common in desert environments are called ____.
A) vertisols
B) histosols
C) gelisols
D) aridisols

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Aridisols are soils that are common in desert environments. These soils are characterized by low organic matter content, high salinity and a lack of subsurface horizons. They also have a low water-holding capacity and are often classified as either sandy or clayey depending on their texture.

Soils That Are Common in Desert Environments Are Called ____