1. Alfisols!!!!!!!!!!!!

6. Develop in semiarid to moist areas Primarily forested soils They have clay and nutrient rich sub-soils that hold and supply moisture and nutrients very efficiently for plants Can be very productive Easily eroded

8. Diagnostic Features Orchric Epipedon Contains Argillic Horizon Typical horizon: A, E, Bt, C Alfisols typically form in hardwood forests or mixed vegetative cover Alfisols are productive for most crops

9. Alfisols Make up 10% of the earth ice free land surface!

10. Alfisols Support about 17% of the Worlds Population!!!!!