A soil order characteristic of the Amazon Basin is a/an
A) Alfisol.
B) Aridisol.
C) Spodosol.
D) Oxisol.

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The Oxisol soil order is characteristic of the Amazon Basin due to high precipitation and high temperatures, which contribute to intense chemical weathering that results in a highly weathered, acidic soil with low nutrient availability. Oxisols are also known for their low cation exchange capacity and high aluminum and iron content. Alfisols are typically found in areas with moderate to high precipitation and moderate temperatures, while Aridisols are found in dry regions. Spodosols are found in areas with coniferous forests and acidic parent materials.

A Soil Order Characteristic of the Amazon Basin Is A/an