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futuristic

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on: Jul 16, 2018
________ soils commonly consist entirely of O and A horizons.
 
  A) Forest
  B) Rainforest
  C) Grassland
  D) Desert
  E) Wetland

Question 2

Desert soils that form on parental material containing virtually no calcite receive their calcium from
 
  A) animal droppings.
  B) the asthenosphere.
  C) the lithosphere.
  D) the atmosphere.


fraziera112

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: E

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


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