Which soil order is the most spatially widespread, extending from near the equator to high latitudes?
A) Alfisols B) Vertisols C) Oxisols D) Aridisols E) Mollisols
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A good source region for an air mass would be
a. mountains with deep valleys and strong surface winds. b. generally flat areas of uniform composition with light surface winds. c. hilly with deep valleys and light winds. d. generally flat area of uniform composition with strong surface winds e. mountainous areas with low surface pressure.
The term encapsulation refers to the:
a. process of sealing a landfill with three to four feet of topsoil b. way in which insulation is applied to pipes and wiring systems c. method of sealing disintergrating asbestos d. way in which lead-based paint particles become airborne
Which of the following sources of iron would be of the highest quality?
a. iron deposits on the ocean floor b. a field of spinach c. a large scrap metal junkyard d. a half-mile deep deposit of iron ore e. soil that is high in iron content