Soils will develop at faster rates in which of the following environments?
A) hot and dry
B) cold and dry
C) warm and humid
D) in areas where they can develop directly from bedrock, regardless of climate conditions

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Soils will develop at faster rates in warm and humid environments because there is more opportunity for biotic activity, such as the growth of vegetation, which contributes to the accumulation of organic matter and nutrient cycling. In hot and dry environments, soils may develop slowly or not at all due to limited moisture and organic inputs. Cold and dry environments also have limited biotic activity, leading to slow soil development. While soils can develop directly from bedrock, this process can take a long time and is generally slower than soil development in environments with more favorable conditions.

Soils Will Develop at Faster Rates in Which of the Following