Author Question: Figure 14.12 illustrates how soils mature over time. What other factors that affect the overall ... (Read 62 times)

Collmarie · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Figure 14.12 illustrates how soils mature over time. What other factors that affect the overall characteristics of a soil are illustrated in the figure?

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Question 2

Describe the life cycle of a mountain in terms of geologic processes.

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jennafosdick · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

In addition to time, Figure 14.12 also illustrates some of the effects of composition and physical characteristics of the parent material, climate, and vegetation

Answer to Question 2

The mountain builds at a rate of 310 mm/year, but when a large mass is achieved, the lower crust tends to spread horizontally, limiting vertical growth. Furthermore, erosion works to remove the rock and wear down the mountain, even while isostatic adjustment leads to uplift.