Soils in mountainous regions generally show less-developed horizons than soils in areas of gentle slopes

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Answer: TRUE

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Evidence that tensile stresses are actively pulling the lithosphere apart in an ocean ridge system is given by ________

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Which of the following best matches the description?An unwanted plant.

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