Regarding soil-formation,which of the following best describes the role of climate?
A)Because all soils are ancient,they show the climatic conditions of the period in which they formed.
B)Of the five principle soil-forming factors,climate is the least significant with little correlation between soil and climates worldwide.
C)Temperature and moisture determine the chemical reactions,organic activity,and water movement within soils.
D)Relative humidity and atmospheric pressure are the dormant climatic factors that influence soil development.

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Temperature and moisture, which are influenced by climate, play a significant role in determining the chemical reactions, organic activity, and water movement within soils. Therefore, climate has a significant impact on the formation and characteristics of soils. Option A is incorrect as not all soils are ancient. Option B is incorrect as climate is one of the five principle soil-forming factors and has a significant correlation with soils worldwide. Option D is incorrect as relative humidity and atmospheric pressure are not the only climatic factors that influence soil development.

Regarding Soil-Formation,which of the Following Best Describes the Role of Climate