Which of the Following Is a Reason Why Wet Soils

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason why wet soils tend to have more organic material than dry soils?

• A)Physical weathering occurs more rapidly in wet areas than in dry areas.
• B)Plants and microbes need water to live so they can aid decomposition.
• C)Wet soils tend to be in areas with rocks that are easily weathered.
• D)Wet areas tend to be near mountains with large supplies of sediment.

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