Look at the soil orders that dominate Alaska. How would you describe the climatic conditions present in that part of the state?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: The soils present are inceptisols and gellisols. Both of these soils show little profile development because they are either young soils or forming in permafrost conditions.
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A) extinction of animal species B) demand for raw materials C) reduced consumption of animal products D) water resource degradation E) deforestation
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A) $950 B) $5,950 C) $10,700 D) $54,040 E) $102,610