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 inĀ colder climates.
C. there is less biological activity in warm, wet climates than elsewhere.
D. physical weathering proceeds at rapid rates.


Answer: A

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