Soils that were covered by continental ice sheets and have not developed since the last glacial advance are classified as

A) Andisols.
B) Histosols.
C) Entisols.
D) Inceptisols.


B) Histosols.

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Fill in the blanks with correct word

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?Match the atmospheric term with the correct description.

A. ?lowest layer of air, just above the earth's surface B. ?layer of air found above the stratosphere C. ?all the gas surrounding the earth D. ?layer of air between 11 and 30 miles above the earth's surface E. ?keeps about 95% of the sun's harmful UV radiation from reaching the earth's surface

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An important characteristic of aquatic dead zones is a ________

A) low concentration of nitrogen and phosphorus nutrients B) low concentration of oxygen C) high concentration of organisms resulting in extreme competition and finally the death of most D) low concentration of keystone species E) high concentration of urban development

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Subcontracting and the shifting of work to other locations and firms outside the principal corporation is known as outsourcing

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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