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Rock Formation6 Topics1 Quiz
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Soil Formation and Profile Development3 Topics1 Quiz
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Types, Composition and Properties of Soil10 Topics1 Quiz
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Topic Content:
- Meaning of Soil
- Factors of Soil Formation
Meaning of Soil:
Soil refers to the uppermost layer of the earth’s crust which provides support and nutrients for plant growth consisting of a mixture of organic remains, clay, and rock particles.
Factors of Soil Formation:
1. Climate.
2. Parent materials.
3. Topography
Topography can be defined as the study of the shape and features of land surfaces. The topography of an area refers to the surface shapes and features on the ground and... More.
4. Living organisms.
5. Time
1. Climate:
Below are the elements of climate involved in soil formation:
- Temperature: The alternating heating and cooling of rocks result in continual expansion and contraction, which eventually result in cracks in the rocks and their consequent breakdown into small pieces of soil.
- Rainfall: The action of running water from rainfall causes the gradual wearing away of rocks during erosion to form soil. Also, raindrops
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