In General, Warm, Wet Climates Allow for Fast Formation of Soils

question 63

Multiple Choice

In general, warm, wet climates allow for fast formation of soils primarily because

• A)chemical weathering proceeds at rapid rates.
• B)parent material found in warm, wet climates tends to allow it to break down faster than the types of parent material found in colder climates.
• C)physical weathering proceeds at rapid rates.
• D)there is less biological activity in warm, wet climates than elsewhere.

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