FORESTRY
SOIL SCIENCE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which of these best explains how most soil is formed?
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Through the growth of trees in a forest
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Through the buildup of snow on an iceberg
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Through the weathering of rock by wind and water
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Through the cooling of lava from a volcanic eruption
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Weathering is a process in which large rocks are broken down into smaller fragments by the action of natural forces such as winds, water and glaciers. The smaller fragments formed by this process form soil.
Detailed explanation-2: -The whole process of land formation is called EROSION. Erosion is the wearing away of the Earth’s surface by the act of natural forces. These are wind, water andd air. The soil and the rock are moved from one location to the other.
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