Soil develops ____.
A)faster on bedrock than it does on unconsolidated sediment
B)faster on unconsolidated sediment than it does on bedrock
C)often with no weathering involved
D)at similar rates throughout the world
E)a distinct purple color when it has a high iron content

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Soil typically develops faster on unconsolidated sediment than on bedrock, as the sediment is already broken down and weathered, making it easier for plants and microorganisms to break down the material further and create organic matter. Bedrock, on the other hand, requires much more time and weathering before it can develop into soil.

Soil Develops ____