What is caliche?
A) a layer of silica cement within a pedalfer
B) a layer of precipitated calcium carbonate in horizon B
C) a layer of rock between soil layers C and D
D) a deposit formed in alkali soils
E) a light colored layer of unstable minerals

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Caliche is a layer of calcium carbonate that is commonly found in soils of arid and semi-arid regions. It usually occurs within or below the B horizon and can form cemented layers or nodules.

What Is Caliche