Why does climate have such a strong impact on the type of soil that develops in a region?


Moisture conditions affect the development and character of soils, both by affecting plant growth and through chemical and physical weathering. Chemical activity and biological activity are both related to temperature, as well. The movement of water through soil also affects the structure and characteristics of soils by transporting soil material.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The rate at which the temperature changes inside a rising (or descending) parcel of saturated air is called the ____ rate

a. environmental lapse b. dry adiabatic c. moist adiabatic d. latent heat release e. specific heat release

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Soils with the highest hydraulic conductivity consist of ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A hungry bat flying at 340 m/s senses an echo 1 s after a chirp. The distance to its lunch is

A. more than 340 m. B. 85 m. C. 170 m. D. 340 m.

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