Thicker soil deposits on sedimentary rocks, compared to plutonic rocks, is an example of the role of ________ in determining soil characteristics.
A) parent material
B) climate
C) vegetation
D) time
E) landscape relief

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Parent material refers to the type of rock or sediment that the soil develops on top of. In this case, sedimentary rocks have a different composition and structure than plutonic rocks, which affects the thickness and characteristics of the soil that develops on top of them. Climate, vegetation, time, and landscape relief can also influence soil characteristics, but in this specific example, parent material is the main factor.

Thicker Soil Deposits on Sedimentary Rocks, Compared to Plutonic Rocks