Question

There are five main factors of soil formation. State what these are and explain how each one contributes to soil profile development.

Answer 1

The five main factors of soil formation are: Parent Material, Climate, Living Organisms, Landscape Position and Time.

Answer 2

Parent material = Acted as nutrient storage
Climate = influence the temperature and the structure of soil
Living organisms = Helps in decomposition process
Landscape = Affecting soil formation
Time = Affecting soil composition

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