Question

Identify the statement that is true about soil-forming factors. Choose one: A. Basalt and granite bedrock form similar soils because they are both igneous bedrock. B. Soil on steep slopes is thicker than soil on flat land because sediment accumulates on slopes. C. Dry soils have more organic matter than wet soils because water drowns vegetation. D. A young soil in an arid climate will be thinner than an old soil in a temperate climate.

Answer 1

the correct option is C.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

D. A young soil in an arid climate will be thinner than an old soil in a temperate climate.

Step-by-step explanation:

Arid climate is common with deserts. Arid climate is characterized with very little rainfall while the temperate climate has moderate rainfall.

Arid climate has soils with sparse vegetation while temperature climate has soils with lots of vegetation.

The composition of soil is dependent on the vegetative matter and amount of moisture in it. The temperate climate has soils with more vegetative matter and moisture compared to soils in arid climates. This validates a young soil in an arid climate being thinner than an old soil in a temperate climate.