The soil order occurring in isolated areas with a very high organic content is the:
A)aridisol
B)histosol
C)mollisol
D)inceptisol

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Histosols are soil orders that are characterized by a high organic content, typically more than 20% organic matter. They are usually found in areas with a high water table or in isolated areas where plant growth exceeds the decomposition rate. Aridisols are soils found in dry areas with very little organic matter, while Mollisols are dark, fertile soils that develop under grasslands. Inceptisols are characterized by their lack of distinct soil horizons.

The Soil Order Occurring in Isolated Areas with a Very