Question

The rock formation that is the source of mineral fragments in the soil:

A. Soil.
B. Transported soil.
C. Residual soil.
D. Parent rock.
E. bedrock

Answer 1

Parent Rock-The rock formation that is the source of mineral fragments in the soil is called parent rock. bedrock is the parent rock because the soil above it formed from the bedrock below. Soil that remains above its parent rock is called residual soil. Soil can be blown or washed away from its parent rock.