Soil: Basics

Definition of Soil

  •  Soil is a mixture of small rock particles/debris and organic materials/ humus that develop on the earth’s surface and support the growth of plants.

Factors Influencing Soil Formation

  • Parent Material
  • Relief/Topography
  • Climate
  • Natural Vegetation & Biological Factors
  • Time

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