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Which climate favors mechanical weathering?

A
dry climate
B
cold climate
C
warm climate
D
desert climate
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Which describes a climate effect on the rate of weathering?

A
Cold climates favor mechanical weathering.
B
Chemical reactions occur slower at higher temperatures.
C
Lower precipitation levels lead to more chemical reactions.
D
The chemical reaction rates of minerals are not impacted by temperature.
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Which describes the horizons in a soil profile?

A
Horizon A is mineral deficient.
B
Horizon O forms from organic material.
C
Horizon B undergoes the least amount of change.
D
Horizon C is most affected by the soil formation process.
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Which increases the rate of soil formation?

A
mixed layers
B
more precipitation
C
cooler temperatures
D
very hard parent material
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Which is one property of silt soils?

A
is loose
B
retains water
C
drains quickly
D
has coarse particles

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