Just as soils are the foundation for vegetation, vegetation can also influence the characteristics of soils. Which of the following biomes in North America is most often associated with Spodosols? View Available Hint(s) Just as soils are the foundation for vegetation, vegetation can also influence the characteristics of soils. Which of the following biomes in North America is most often associated with Spodosols? Mangroves Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub Deserts and xeric shrublands Boreal forests/taiga Temperate grasslands, savannas, and shrublands