The soil-forming factor that has the least effect in differentiating soil at the local level is ____.
A)parent material
B)land surface configuration
C)climate
D)vegetation type
E)organic activity

Question

The soil-forming factor that has the least effect in differentiating soil at the local level is ____. ​
A)parent material
B)land surface configuration ​
C)climate ​
D)vegetation type ​
E)organic activity

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Climate has the least effect in differentiating soil at the local level because it operates more broadly and uniformly over larger areas compared to the other factors, which can vary significantly over short distances.

The Soil-Forming Factor That Has the Least Effect in Differentiating