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WEATHERING meaning the breaking down of rocks
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How are the rocks converted to the soil?
soil is nothing but the smallest form of rocks i.e stones... rock was crushed into soil for many of years by the nature...
Explain and give examples of the ways in which soil is formed.?
One way in which soil is formed is from the weathering of rock. When water and wind break down rock, particles from the rock are turned into soil. Also, the decomposition of plant remains turn into soil because after the plant remains have been eroded, those parts or particles turn into soil. It's the same with animal remains, too.
Can rock turn into soil?
Yes, by series of processes that gradually breaks it down and disintegrates its parts into regoliths and soil. This process of soil formation is known as "Pedogenesis".
How is soil part of the rock cycle?
is soil part of rock cycle
Is soil made by rock?
soil is crushed rock. so is sand and clay
What happens when a tree forms inside a rock?
The rock will turn to fertile soil.
Can granite turn into soil?
It can become a part of soil. Soil is a mixture of organic and mineral/rock components. Just about any rock type can contribute to the inorganic portion.
How are the rocks converted to the soil?
soil is nothing but the smallest form of rocks i.e stones... rock was crushed into soil for many of years by the nature...
Explain and give examples of the ways in which soil is formed.?
One way in which soil is formed is from the weathering of rock. When water and wind break down rock, particles from the rock are turned into soil. Also, the decomposition of plant remains turn into soil because after the plant remains have been eroded, those parts or particles turn into soil. It's the same with animal remains, too.
Can rock turn into soil?
Yes, by series of processes that gradually breaks it down and disintegrates its parts into regoliths and soil. This process of soil formation is known as "Pedogenesis".
What is solute of nature?
the nature solute is the solute is natural EX: Soil Soil rocks
Are rock and soil elements?
No. Rock and soil are mixtures.
How they identify if the soil is an acid or base?
If the soil has H+ ions then the soil is acidic in nature otherwise if the soil has OH- ions then it is basic in nature.
What three elements are likely to be found in a sample of soil and rocks?
soil- Clayey soil, sandy soil, and loamy soil rock-metamorphic rock, instrusive/extrusive rock, sediments
How is soil part of the rock cycle?
is soil part of rock cycle
What will happen if a rock is eroded in a place where there is no soil?
You know how the soil grows plants like in the rock but if there is no soil then the plant won't grow in the rock.
What forms when soil reacts with calcium chloridem?
When the soil reacts with calcium chloride ,the soil nature changes. It becomes alkaline in nature.
