Which one of the following is not correctly matched in the term of Soil order and Pronunciation?
A. Entisols ⇔ Recent
B. Aridisols ⇔ Arid
C. Histosols ⇔ Organic
D. Vertisols ⇔ Pedalfor
Answer: Option D
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Entisols are soils of recent origin. It is defined as soils that do not show any profile development other than an A horizon.Aridisols are Calcium containing soils of arid regions that exhibit subsurface horizon development.
Histosols are soils that are composed mainly of organic materials.
Vertisols are soils with a high content of clay minerals that shrink and swell as they change water content. It has no link with the word Pedalfor.
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