Which term describes a soil formed by weathering of the underlying bedrock?
A)transformational
B)residual
C)relict
D)transported

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Residual soil is the type of soil formed by the weathering of the underlying bedrock. It is formed in situ, meaning that it remains in the place of its formation. The other options do not accurately describe this process; transformational soil refers to the process of converting one type of soil into another, relict soil refers to soil that is no longer in its original location, and transported soil refers to soil that has been moved from its place of origin to another location.

Which Term Describes a Soil Formed by Weathering of the Underlying