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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).

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What is the relation between soil and rock?

Soil is formed from the weathering and breakdown of rocks over time. Rocks are the parent material of soil, and the composition of soil is influenced by the type of rock that has weathered to form it. Rocks provide minerals and organic matter that contribute to the formation and fertility of soil.


What are the factors that act together on rocks to form soil?

Factors that act together on rocks to form soil include weathering processes (physical, chemical, biological), organic matter accumulation, and time. Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller particles, organic matter enriches the soil with nutrients, and time allows for the transformation of rocks into soil through these processes.


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