The Temperature of the Soil Is Strongly Influenced by Solar

question 52

Multiple Choice

The temperature of the soil is strongly influenced by solar radiation. At what depth within the soil would you expect to find the smallest annual variation in temperature?

• A) 1 centimeter
• B) 2 centimeters
• C) 5 centimeters
• D) 10 centimeters

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