The soil-forming process occurring in cool,moist climates of midlatitude regions where coniferous vegetation dominates is referred to as
A)laterization.
B)podzolization.
C)gleization.
D)calcification.

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The soil-forming process occurring in cool, moist climates of midlatitude regions where coniferous vegetation dominates is referred to as podzolization. This process results in a soil with a distinct horizonation: an organic layer on top, below which is a light-colored, leached horizon (E horizon), and a reddish-brown, enriched clay horizon (B horizon).

The Soil-Forming Process Occurring in Cool,moist Climates of Midlatitude Regions