Can soils can be eroded from distant sources and deposited as soil in new locations?

A) Yes, they are made of sediments and can be transported like sediments.
B) No, soils develop in place through the complex weathering of sediments and other materials.
C) Yes, the processes of transportation help to break down larger sediments to make soils.
D) No, once a soil is created in a location, it cannot be weathered and eroded.


Answer: B

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