Assume the following environmental scenario: Constant high temperatures; precipitation; vigorous bacteria activity in the soil. There is a lot of weathering and leaching of water, which leaves a large amount of iron oxides and aluminum oxides in the soil. What is the most likely color of the soil?
A) Black.
B) White or pale gray.
C) Blues and grays.
D) Reds with some brown.

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The presence of iron oxides and aluminum oxides in the soil, due to weathering and leaching, typically gives the soil a red or reddish-brown color.

Assume the Following Environmental Scenario: Constant High Temperatures; Precipitation; Vigorous