Calcification is likely to occur
A) in areas with Vertisols.
B) in areas with Mollisols and Aridisols.
C) in tropical climate regions.
D) in areas characterized by coniferous forests.

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Calcification is the process of accumulation of calcium carbonate in soil profiles. Soils with high pH and low organic matter content generally favor the formation of calcareous deposits. Mollisols and Aridisols have high pH and low organic matter content, making them prone to calcification. Vertisols have high clay content and can be subject to cracking and swelling, but they do not typically have the high pH needed for calcification. Tropical regions may have soils with high pH, but not all tropical soils are subject to calcification. Coniferous forests are not typically associated with calcification.

Calcification Is Likely to Occur