Why are soils considered one of our most precious natural resources?


If it were not for soils, food production on Earth would be vastly different and capable of supporting far fewer people. Soils are also economically important and may have accumulations of useful and valuable minerals.

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Moreno (Brunette/Olive) and Moreno Claro (Light Brown) represent

A) census options.
B) enclaves in Rio de Janeiro.
C) Brazilian self-identification.
D) the same thing as Pardo (brown) on the census.
E) cultural distinctions.

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The schism between western and eastern Christianity occurred because Greek missionaries refused to accept the control of Roman bishops

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Cyclones are rotating high pressure systems in which winds converge and ascend. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is not an effect of friction?

A) slows airflow B) increases the Coriolis effect C) causes airflow to cross isobars rather than run parallel to them D) none of the above

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