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

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Temperature and moisture are key factors in determining the rate of chemical reactions, organic activity, water movement, and ultimately the type of soil that develops. Climate influences these factors and therefore plays a significant role in soil formation. Relative humidity and atmospheric pressure (A) are important in determining water availability in soil, but they are not the dominant factors in soil formation. The age of soil does not necessarily determine its climate (C), and there is a strong correlation between soil and climates worldwide (D).

In Regards to Soil-Formation,which of the Following Best Describes the Role