Can Soils Can Be Eroded from Distant Sources and Deposited

question 36

Multiple Choice

Can soils can be eroded from distant sources and deposited as soil in new locations?

• A)Yes, they are made of sediments and can be transported like sediments.
• B)No, soils develop in place through the complex weathering of sediments and other materials.
• C)Yes, the processes of transportation help to break down larger sediments to make soils.
• D)No, once a soil is created in a location, it cannot be weathered and eroded.

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