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Weathering and erosion produce ever smaller rock particles which, when mixed with dust and decayed organic matter over time, result in different types of soil.
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∙ 14y agoWeathering and erosion produce ever smaller rock particles which, when mixed with dust and decayed organic matter over time, result in different types of soil.
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∙ 11y agolichen die and create organic material and soil , which plants grow new soil.
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What fungi is important in weathering rocks to form soil?
lichens
How do mosses and lichens help to from soil?
Lichens and mosses help to form soil by breaking down the rocks that they are attached to.
What agent of erosion form Mt Fuji?
the wind , because it pushes the rocks from the top to the ground and and the rough texture of the rocks or soil is the cause for it to break down ( rock)
What weathering material leaves ridges of broken rock and soil?
Glaciers pick up rocks and soil as they move across land. When the glaciers melt, they deposit the rocks and soil. Today there are ridges of rocks and soil where glaciers once were.
Will a plant grow better if it has rocks on its soil or without?
Will a plant grow better if it has rocks around it or just with soil?
How soil form?
Soil form by weathering of rocks...:)
Why rocks form to soil?
Rock do NOT "form to soil". Rocks (At the surface) are eroded chemically and mechanically and the products of this erosion form soil (together with biological humus).
How do soil forms?
Soil form by weathering of rocks...:)
How does soil form from weathered rock?
when moss or lichen form on rocks these organisms break down rocks to the point it becomes soil
What are two ways that bare rock can be converted into soil?
either bacteria can grow on the existing rocks adding nutrients, then when they die they leave a small layer of soil, or the rocks can continue to erode until it is small enough to be soil
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...
When rocks break down or decompose they can form what?
soil
When rocks break down or decompose can form?
soil!
When rocks break down or decompose what do they form?
Soil.
What rocks break down or decompose they can form?
soil
Are there ways to protect soil resources?
What are the factors that act together on rocks to form soil
How is does soil form and what does soil contain?
Rocks and other sediments get weathered to a point where they are so small, becoming soil.
