Thicker soil deposits on sedimentary rocks, compared to plutonic rocks, is an example of the role of ________ in determining soil characteristics
A) parent material
B) climate
C) vegetation
D) time
E) landscape relief
Answer: A
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A. the San Andreas Fault. B. Iceland. C. the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. D. the Andes Mountains.
Clays can remain suspended in a water column for decades before settling due to their small size
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The texture of an igneous rock ________
A) records the rock's cooling history B) is controlled by the composition of magma C) is caused by leaching D) determines the color of the rock
The Great Barrier Reef is associated with ________
A) Greenland B) Australia C) California D) Florida E) South Africa