Which of the following characteristics clearly distinguishes a mature soil from a juvenile one?

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Geography - 1995 Subject: Geography

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Which of the following characteristics clearly distinguishes a mature soil from a juvenile one?
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A well-developed profile clearly distinguishes a mature soil from a juvenile one. A mature soil has undergone weathering, leaching, and other soil-forming processes for a long period of time, resulting in a distinct soil profile with clearly defined horizons. A juvenile soil, on the other hand, has not undergone significant weathering or soil-forming processes and lacks a well-developed profile. The other options, such as sand fraction, nitrogen content, and pH-value, are not reliable indicators of soil maturity as they can vary depending on the type and location of the soil.

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