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CharlieWard

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Would one expect to find more soluble materials in the soil of an arid region or the soil of a humid region? Why?
 
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A process by which plants are replaced by more dominant, longer term species is called ________.
 
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Answer to Question 1

Answer: Arid region soils contain more soluble minerals because water has not removed them.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: community succession



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