Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology (12th Edition)

by Tarbuck, Edward J.; Lutgens, Frederick K.; Tasa, Dennis G.

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0134074254

ISBN 13: 978-0-13407-425-2

Chapter 6 - Section 6.6 - Controls of Soil Formation - Concept Checks - Page 198: 1

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The five basic controls of soil formation: Parent material Climate Plants and animals Time Topography Among the five basic controls, climate is the most influential in soil formation.

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