Why do forests depend upon the depth of weathering mantle?

If you notice in the above image, the weathering mantle is getting deeper as the community in the region develops. This essentially means that forests do not depend on the weathering mantle, but the relationship is more or less symbiotic. read more

The speed of a seismic wave as the wave travels through Earth's layers depends on _____. the temperature and composition of the material. T/F Sediments and sedimentary rocks are secondary reservoirs of groundwater after fractured igneous rock. read more

Soil formation depends upon the texture (sizes of debris) and structure (disposition of individual grains/particles of debris) as well as the mineral and chemical composition of the rock debris/deposits. Nature and rate of weathering and depth of weathering mantle are important consideration under parent materials. read more