The Zone of Leaching Is the Area in Which

question 18

Multiple Choice

The zone of leaching is the area in which

• A) weathered bedrock forms a soil horizon.
• B) organic matter gathers to create a soil horizon.
• C) minerals are precipitated and added to soil.
• D) minerals are dissolved and removed from soil.

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Definitions:

Regression Line

A line of best fit through a data set in linear regression, showing the relationship between independent and dependent variables.

Correlation Coefficient

A numerical measurement of the degree of association between two variables, indicating both the strength and direction of the relationship.

Linear Regression

A statistical method used to model the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables by fitting a linear equation to observed data.

Independent Variable

The variable in a study or experiment that is manipulated or considered as the cause to determine its effect on a dependent variable.