On a global-regional basis, parent materials cause stronger and larger variations in soil characteristics than do the climate and associated plant communities.

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Climate and associated plant communities have a more significant impact on soil characteristics globally, as they influence soil formation processes such as weathering, organic matter accumulation, and erosion more consistently across large areas than the variability introduced by parent materials.

On a Global-Regional Basis, Parent Materials Cause Stronger and Larger