What factors affect the formation of soil?

1 Answer
Feb 19, 2018

The factors that affect soil formation are:
1. Parent Material
2. Time
3. Climate
4. Relief
5. Organisms

Explanation:

  1. Parent Material : This refers to the material of the soil.
  2. Time : Since soils take many years to form.
  3. Climate : The type of soil formed depends on the type of climate of that place.
  4. Relief : Depends on the landscape and slope it has.
  5. Organisms : Refers to the organisms that are present in the soil

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