Soil and Climate

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Soil and Climate

• There are three common types of soil.
• Laterite- Humid Tropical Climates
• Pedalfer- Desert Climates
• Pedocal- Temperate Climates

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Pedalfer

• Found in the Eastern half of the U.S.
• Places that receive more than 60 cm of rain each
  year.
• Large amounts of iron oxide and aluminum rich
  clays.
• Brown or red color.

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Pedocal

• Western United States with grass/bush vegetation.
• Typically light gray to brown.
• Abundance of calcite.

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Laterite

• Found in hot, wet, tropical areas.
• Usually has an orange or red color.
• Found in south and southeast Asia.