Explain the four main factor which help in the formation of soil.
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Explanation:
The four main factors which helped in the formation of soil Parent material- which refers to the mineral material from which the soil is formed .Time - soils can take longer time to form for instance younger soils have some characteristics from their parent material, but as they age, the addition of organic matter, exposure to moisture and other environmental factors may change it's features. Climate- two important climate components, precipitation and temperature, They determine how weathering will be and also what kind of organic material may be available in or outside the soil.It also determines the chemical and biological reactions that will occur as the soil are formed. Relief - which refers to the landscape positions and the slopes it has, Steep, long slopes means water will run down faster and potential erodes the surfaces of slope. Slopes may be exposed to more direct sunlight which may dry out soil moisture and render it less fertile. Organisms may also be a helpful factor in that the source and richness of organic matter is down to the living things (plants ans animals) that live on and in the soil. Microorganisms also helps with minerals and nutrients cycling and chemical reactions.