Which of the following statements is correct?
A)Soils on hillsides tend to be deeper than those on level lands.
B)Lacustrine parent materials have been subject to weathering for shorter periods of time than residual parent materials nearby.
C)Limestone parent materials enhance the process of acidification.
D)Nutrient cycling in forested areas contributes little to soil formation.
E)Calcium carbonate accumulation is more prominent in humid than in arid regions.

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Lacustrine parent materials are deposited in lakebeds and are usually much younger (geologically) than residual parent materials that have been subject to weathering for longer periods of time. So, statement B is correct. A is incorrect because soils on hillsides tend to be shallower due to erosion. C is incorrect because limestone parent materials help to neutralize acidity in soils. D is incorrect because nutrient cycling is an important contributor to soil fertility and formation. E is incorrect because calcium carbonate accumulation is more prominent in arid regions.

Which of the Following Statements Is Correct