Formation of soil takes a long process and takes more than one thousand years of continuous evolution. Rocks and minerals break into small particles due to weathering for a long time.These small particles when mixes with moss and organic matters a thin layer of soil forms. When plants grow on this thin layer of soil it attracts different types of animals including humane beings. Death of animals and humane beings and waste secreation of the animals form micro organism and bacteria on this thin layer of soil and soil become thick and rich.Thick and rich soil supports many plants and the process continue to the formation of soil further. Thus breaking of rocks due to weathering is the main cause of the formation of soil.Weathering is of two types- physical weathering and chemical weathering.Physical weathering like wind,water flow breaks the rock and chemical weathering changes it.In fact soil forms in four stages.
stage I - breaking of the rocks into small particles,
stage II- growing of plants over these small particles,
Stage III- dead bodies of animals and waste secreation calls microorganism and bacteria,
stage IV- soil become firm and rich to grow more plants and the process of soil formation continues.
Thus,Soil forms out of different things in a gradual and continuous process like:rocks,minerals,and dead and decaying plants and animals.
There are diffrent factors responsible for soil formation.Such as
1. topography,
2.climatic effect,
3.geological factors,
4. chronological factors, and
5.biological factors
No, soil formation doesn't affect the fertility of soil but soil looses its fertility by being exhausted.
Soil formation results from chemical changes, abrasion, and erosion, to simplify the process.
it is a process of soil formation
what is a rock formation that is the source of soil
Biota (living organisms) can affect soil formation by contributing organic matter through the decomposition of plant material, which enriches the soil with nutrients. In addition, roots of plants can physically break up rock and soil, aiding in the process of soil formation.
The activities that aid in the formation and deposition of soil is rain, sun, & hail.
Paved surfaces like roads and buildings do not help in the formation of soil as they prevent water and air from reaching the ground, hindering the breakdown of rocks into soil particles.
The name for a layer of soil with distinct characteristics due to soil formation processes is called a soil horizon. Horizons are key components of soil profiles that provide insight into the history, properties, and potential uses of the soil.
Climate
rainfall
rainfall
Soil formation is closely related to weathering as weathering processes break down rocks into smaller particles, contributing to the formation of soil. Weathering helps create the parent material for soil by breaking down rocks physically and chemically, which is then further transformed by biological activity into soil through processes such as decomposition and organic matter accumulation. Soil formation continues to be influenced by weathering processes acting on the parent material.