What is the most significant factor that controls the development of soil?
A. Topography
B. Parent material
C. Climate

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What is the most significant factor that controls the development of soil?
A. Topography
B. Parent material
C. Climate

destinymasha · Answer

climate

anonymous · Answer

thank yous

lena772 · Answer

B. Parent Material

destinymasha · Answer

climate includes temp, precipitation, and etc

anonymous · Answer

what is parent material?

lena772 · Answer

Check this source. http://faculty.msmary.edu/envirothon/current/guide/factors_of_soil_formation.htm

lena772 · Answer

To be specific, this part: Parent material refers to organic (such as fresh peat) and mineral material in which soil formation begins. Mineral material includes partially weathered rock, ash from volcanos, sediments moved and deposited by wind and water, or ground up rock deposited by glaciers. The material has a strong effect on the type of soil developed as well as the rate at which development takes place.

anonymous · Answer

you guys aren't helping at all i want to know who is correct i only have 1 more shot at this

anonymous · Answer

okay thank you @Lena772 sorry i think i need to go with her answer @Destinymasha