what factors influence the
formation of soil
Answers
Answer:
Sunlight,
Heat,
Wind,
roots of plant etc
Answer:
Explanation:
1. Parent Material:- It is deposited by streams or derived from in-situ weathering. In this stage, soil inherits many properties like mineral composition, color, particle size, and chemical elements. For example- Black soil-derives its colour from lava rock
2. Climate:- It is one of the important factors in the formation of soil because it affects the rate of weathering of the parent rock.
3. Role of Precipitation:-The variability in the precipitation modifies the composition of the soil. For Example- Areas with little rainfall and a high rate of evaporation led to the accumulation of salts in the soil. The soils underlying tropical rain forests tend to be nutrient-poor because of intensive leaching due to heavy rains.
4. Role of temperature:- It also plays an important role because fluctuations in temperature causes shrinking and swelling, frost action, and general weathering in soil.
5. Topography (Relief, Altitude, and Slope):- It is considered a passive factor in modifying the effects of climate because it affects soil processes, soil distribution, and the type of vegetation.