Question

explain the major factor which are responsible for soil formation

Answer 1

Temperature and rainfall are the two main climatic factors responsible for soil formation. Consequently soils display a wide variety of physical and chemical characteristics. In India, soil formation is mainly related to the parent rock material, surface relief, climate and natural vegetation.

Answer 2

Factors Responsible for the Formation of Soil:

• The relief features,

• parent material,

• climate,

• vegetation and other life-forms as well as time apart from human activities

                                 are the major factors responsible for the formation of soil