Which of the following soils would have limited horizon development and would be destructive of buildings and roads?
A) Inceptisols
B) Vertisols
C) Mollisols
D) Alfisols

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Vertisols have high clay content and undergo significant volume changes with wetting and drying, leading to soil cracking and movement. This can cause damage to infrastructure such as buildings and roads, as well as limit horizon development due to the constant mixing of soil layers.

Which of the Following Soils Would Have Limited Horizon Development