Question

describe the factors responsible for soil formation​

Answer 1

Answer:

1)Rock Weathering

2)Climatic conditions

Answer 2

Answer:

Factors of soil formation:

1) Climate

2) Relief

3) Natural vegetation

4) Parent material

Explanation:

1) Climate: Climate controls the type and effectiveness of weathering of the parent material, the quantity of water seeping through the soil and the type of micro-organisms present therein.

2) Relief: Relief influences the process of soil formation in many ways, the most important being the slope of land. Steep slope encourages the swift flow of water and hinders the process of soil formation.

3) Natural vegetation: The formation and development of soil is very much influenced by the growth of vegetation. The decayed leaf material adds much needed humus to soil thereby increasing its fertility.

4) Parent material: The material for soil formation is mainly derived from the rocks and is termed as the parent material .The parent material determines the colouration of the soil, its mineral composition and texture.

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