Briefly describe the six possible soil horizons: • 0 horizon • A horizon • E horizon • B horizon • C horizon • R horizon

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A: Introduction There are three distinct types of rocks found in nature, viz. Igneous rocks, Sedimentar...

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A: Earth is tilted at about 23.4 degrees, and this is responsible for the seasonality on the planet. Th...

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Q: How does the mantle plume model explain the formation of the hawaiian Islands?

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A: BIOPHYSICAL WEATHERING: Biophysical weathering or Biological weathering caused by biological element...

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