What is the soil order in areas of North America that is most commonly associated with the deserts and xeric shrublands biome? View Available Hint(s) Soil is the foundation for vegetation. Plant growth is influenced by soil properties, such as texture, structure, and permeability. Remove Average Annual Precipitation. Select Biomes and select Split map window. What is the soil order in areas of North America that is most commonly associated with the deserts and xeric shrublands biome? Alfisols Ultisols Aridisols Mollisols Histosols