FORESTRY
SOIL SCIENCE
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Question
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How many years does soil take to form?
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5 Years
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1000 Years
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100 Years
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50 Years
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -1 inch (2.5 cm) of topsoil can take between 500 and 1, 000 years to form naturally, making the rate of topsoil erosion a serious ecological concern.
Detailed explanation-2: -It can take over 500 years to form an inch of topsoil on the surface! This lesson is split into three different PowerPoint presentations based on different topics.
Detailed explanation-3: -It can take 500 to 1, 000 years for one inch of topsoil (the upper layer of soil containing the most organic matter and microorganisms) to form through the interaction of bedrock, climate, topography, and living organisms.
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