How does weathering relate to soil formation?

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SCooke
Aug 10, 2017

It provides the sand particles that are a part of the basis for soil.

Explanation:

"Weathering" is the process of rock erosion by wind and water. The actual process removes tiny pieces of rock a little at a time. These pieces are what we call "sand" when agglomerated.

Sand combines with organic detritus to form the plant nutrient and support base that we call "soil".

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