SOILS AND NATURAL VEGETATION
SOILS
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Animal remains
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Plant remains
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Tiny rocks
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All of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Soil is defined as the grainy substance that covers the land areas on Earth’s surface. It is made up of minerals, organic materials and rock particles.
Detailed explanation-2: -Soil is the thin layer of material covering the earth’s surface and is formed from the weathering of rocks. It is made up mainly of mineral particles, organic materials, air, water and living organisms-all of which interact slowly yet constantly.
Detailed explanation-3: -In addition to the rock particles, the soil contains minerals, organic matter, air and water.
Detailed explanation-4: -Soil is formed through the process of weathering. Weathering is a process of physical breakdown and chemical decomposition of rocks and minerals near or at the surface of the earth. This physical and chemical decomposition is primarily done by wind, water, and climate.
Detailed explanation-5: -Technically, the soil is a mixture that contains minerals, organic matter, and living organisms.