Soil development occurs:
A) anytime soils are deposited by wind or water.
B) when sediment accumulates quickly and is deeply and rapidly buried.
C) when sediments accumulate slowly and undergo in situ chemical and mechanical weathering.
D) anytime sediments are subjected to intense heat or cold over a long period of time.

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Soil development primarily occurs through the slow accumulation of sediments that undergo in situ (in place) chemical and mechanical weathering. This process allows for the gradual formation of soil horizons and the development of soil profiles, incorporating organic matter and facilitating the growth of microbial and plant life.

Soil Development Occurs