Differnet soils?

Question

consider 3 areas with different climates: Hawaii (warm & wet), Alaska (cold & wet), and Arizona (hot & dry). Describe the soil profile you would expect in each of the three areas based on the controlling factors of soil development. Which soil zones would be present and how thick might they be?

Answer 1

Soils develop according to factors such as temeprature, rainfall and available organic matter. Another important factor is the rock type underlying the soil. The link below should help you do your own homework.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil_profil...