What Event Was a Major Factor in the Development of the Fertile

question 75

Multiple Choice

What event was a major factor in the development of the fertile soils of the upper Midwest and Northeast United States?

• A) glaciation
• B) volcanic eruptions
• C) tectonic forces
• D) erosion by meandering rivers

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