Which of These Statements Is True

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements is true?

• A)Young soils are characterized by well-developed horizons.
• B)Soils become mature when they reach ten thousand years old. ​
• C)The older the soil, the more parent material influences soil characteristics. ​
• D)Soils formed from volcanic parent material are often fertile. ​
• E)Soils form at the same rate, regardless of location. ​

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