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Q: Why does it take so long for the soil to form?
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Is it true that it can take hundreds of years to form a few centimeters of soil?

When a desert during the dinosaurs was dry, that area might be lush rainforest now. So yes. In fact, it can take thousands of years for fertile and nonfertile soil to form.


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.


How long does soil development take?

Soil is really just decade leaves, moss, and dead matter, that take YEARS to break down, but still, there is a lot of decade matter from millions of years ago, so, I think we are all covered.


How long did it take Mount Vesuvius to form?

An oceanic plate went underneath a continental plate and so the volcano was formed


Why does a gully form in a field with no plants?

maybe because the field has no plants to hold the soil in place so the water washes the soil away.


What is the original rock material called that is broken down to form soil?

Dust>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>because th ey flying in the air and they landing in the place and so many dust land there and form a soil


How does a earthworm help the soil?

By aerating and breaking up the soil it allows rainwater to penetrate easier and loosens the soil so that roots can take better hold.


How does soil help the earthworm?

By aerating and breaking up the soil it allows rainwater to penetrate easier and loosens the soil so that roots can take better hold.


How can drought cause erosion?

Drought dries the soil. Soil gets powdery because it is so dry. Wind blows powdery soil away. This is only one form of erosion.


How long does it take to drive form las Vegas to laughlin?

Its about 74 miles so it takes almost 2 hours


How long does it take for a pothos plant to grow?

A pothos plant is an easy plant to grow. They tolerate low light so they can grow well in a bathroom. They will tolerate poor soil.


How is water responsible in the formation of soil?

it is responsible because it helps the soil to get the amount of nutrients needed, so that if a plant is place there it can take some of the water from the soil in order to survive.