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frankwu

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If all other variables were the same, what differences would you expect between a humid and an arid climate in soil formation?
 
  A) The humid climate would have less mineral dissolution from near-surface horizons and a greater accumulation of clay, oxide, and hydroxide.
  B) The humid climate would have less mineral dissolution from near-surface horizons and less accumulation of clay, oxide, and hydroxide.
  C) The humid climate would have more mineral dissolution from near-surface horizons and less accumulation of clay, oxide, and hydroxide.
  D) The humid climate would have more mineral dissolution from near-surface horizons and a greater accumulation of clay, oxide, and hydroxide.

Question 2

Which type of soil is likely to contain metal ores in large enough amounts to mine?
 
  A) desert soils
  B) wetland soils
  C) grassland soils
  D) rainforest soils



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D



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