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2) What factors influence the formation of soil?
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Answer 1

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The soil is a living system. It takes millions of years to form soil upto a few cm in depth. Relief, parent rock or bed rock, climate, vegetation and other forms of life and time are important factors in the formation of soil. Various forces of nature such as change in temperature, actions of running water, wind and glaciers, activities of decomposers etc. contribute to the formation of soil.

Answer 2

★ Soil Formation:-

Soil is formed in several ways. The breakdown, or weathering of rocks, is one way in which soil is formed. Weathering is a type of process in which physical and chemical decomposition of rocks is done. Firstly, the large pieces of rocks are converted into smaller ones, and then eventually converted into soil.

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★ Know More:-

There are three types of soil:-

• Clayey Soil
• Loamy Soil
• Sandy Soil

★ Facts To Know:-

• The word 'soil' is taken from the Latin word 'Solum'.

• Soil is also formed by dead organisms.

• There is about 40% of air and water present in soil.

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