Question

what factor accounts for most of the differences between three common types of soil: pedalfer, pedocal, and laterite?
a. slope
b. parent material
c. climate
d. time of formation

Explanation:

The three common soil types (pedalfer, pedocal, laterite) differ mainly due to climate. Climate affects weathering, leaching, and organic matter accumulation, which shape soil properties. Slope affects erosion but not primary soil type differentiation. Parent material influences initial composition but climate drives the main differences. Time affects soil development but is not the primary factor for these three types.

Answer:

C. climate