WAEC Geography 2007 Question 41

Question 41

Soils

The dominant climatic elements that control soil development are

  1. A.temperature and pressure
  2. B.precipitation and wind
  3. C.temperature and precipitation
  4. D.precipitation and humidity.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (temperature and precipitation)

Explanation

Temperature and rainfall control weathering, leaching and the decay of organic matter.