Soils which are rich in Calcium are known as__:

Q. Soils which are rich in Calcium are known as__:
Answer: Pedocals
Notes: Pedocal soil is characterized by an abundance of calcium carbonate and calcium oxide. Pedocals are common in arid or semiarid regions where the rate of evaporation is greater than the rate of leaching. It has low soil organic matter.

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