Question

Which of these is a taiga soil?

Comments

Taiga soil is characterized by its cold temperature and low nutrient levels due to slow organic matter decomposition. It is typically acidic and contains a thin layer of topsoil over a layer of permafrost. Trees in the taiga have root systems that are adapted to this soil type.

Answer 1

Taiga soils are typically acidic and nutrient-poor, and are classified as either podzols or histosols. Podzols are characterized by an upper layer of bleached, leached soils with a lower layer of organic matter. Histosols are composed of organic material, such as peat or muck.