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What processes form soil?

Answer 1

Two primary processes: physical erosion and organic decay.

Sand, which makes up the majority of a soil, is formed by wind and precipitation eroding rock; organic matter decomposing creates the nutrient base that supports the growth of additional plant life in the soil.

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Answer 2

Andrew Armstrong

Soil formation is primarily influenced by five main factors: climate, organisms, parent material, topography, and time. The processes involved in soil formation include weathering of rocks, organic matter decomposition, biological activity, and soil erosion and deposition.

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