A regional soil-forming process in which calcium carbonate is cycled within the soil is
A) gleization.
B) laterization.
C) calcification.
D) podzolization.
E) salinization.

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Calcification is the regional soil-forming process in which calcium carbonate is cycled within the soil. This process occurs in regions with a semi-arid to arid climate, where evapotranspiration exceeds precipitation and leads to an accumulation of salts in the soil. The calcium carbonate is often derived from underlying limestone bedrock.

A Regional Soil-Forming Process in Which Calcium Carbonate Is Cycled