Which of the following is false regarding soils?
A) They usually require centuries or millennia to form.
B) Their development is affected by climate and organisms.
C) Their properties are affected by the type of rock from which they form.
D) Older soils usually have fewer horizons than younger soils.
E) Soils rich in organic matter are usually dark in color.

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Older soils usually have more horizons than younger soils, not fewer. As soils develop over time, they develop distinct layers or horizons, which increase in number with age.

Which of the Following Is False Regarding Soils