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________ 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.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: E

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D



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