Author Question: If all other variables were the same, what differences would you expect between a humid and an arid ... (Read 31 times)

frankwu

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 549
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



princessflame2016

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 298
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

The cure for trichomoniasis is easy as long as the patient does not drink alcoholic beverages for 24 hours. Just a single dose of medication is needed to rid the body of the disease. However, without proper precautions, an individual may contract the disease repeatedly. In fact, most people develop trichomoniasis again within three months of their last treatment.

Did you know?

About 3.2 billion people, nearly half the world population, are at risk for malaria. In 2015, there are about 214 million malaria cases and an estimated 438,000 malaria deaths.

Did you know?

Although puberty usually occurs in the early teenage years, the world's youngest parents were two Chinese children who had their first baby when they were 8 and 9 years of age.

Did you know?

Aspirin is the most widely used drug in the world. It has even been recognized as such by the Guinness Book of World Records.

Did you know?

Throughout history, plants containing cardiac steroids have been used as heart drugs and as poisons (e.g., in arrows used in combat), emetics, and diuretics.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library