Soil Scientists Generally Map the Soils in a Landscape by Sampling

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Multiple Choice

Soil scientists generally map the soils in a landscape by sampling the soil in ______.

• A) pre-determined a grid-like geometric pattern of evenly spaced points
• B) a computer-calculated pattern of random points
• C) auger holes made mostly near expected soil boundaries
• D) four soil pits, one dug in each corner of the area to be mapped
• E) A and D

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