The Various Soils in a Catena of Soils Differ from One

question 37

True/False

The various soils in a catena of soils differ from one another primarily as a result of their geologic parent material.

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Definitions:

Nitrogen Fixation

Incorporation of nitrogen gas into ammonia.

Western Coast

The land along the western edge of a continent, facing the ocean or sea.

Chaparrals

A biome characterized by dense, spiny shrubs and a Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters, found in regions like California.

Temperate Deciduous Forest

A biome found in the temperate zone, characterized by trees that lose their leaves annually.