The reddish to yellowish soils that have a subsurface clay horizon, a low base status, and are typical of the southeastern United States are:
A)ultisols
B)oxisols
C)entisols
D)alfisols

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Ultisols are characterized by a subsurface clay horizon, low base status, and are reddish to yellowish in color, which matches the description given in the question. Oxisols are more characteristic of tropical areas with high rainfall, entisols lack a subsurface horizon, and alfisols have a higher base status.

The Reddish to Yellowish Soils That Have a Subsurface Clay