What determines the characteristics of a soil?
A)climate
B)type of bedrock
C)length of time the soil has had to develop
D)all of the above

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The characteristics of a soil are determined by a combination of factors including the climate (which affects weathering processes and organic matter decomposition), the type of bedrock (which influences the mineral composition of the soil), and the length of time the soil has had to develop (allowing for processes such as leaching and horizon formation to occur).

What Determines the Characteristics of a Soil