SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -Among the 5 factors, climate has the greatest influence on soil formation. In areas of high rainfall and temperature, the soils formed are often similar even though the parent materials are different.

Detailed explanation-2: -Climate is the most important factor in determining the type of soil that will form in a particular area. The same factors that lead to increased weathering also lead to greater soil formation. More rain equals more chemical reactions to weather minerals and rocks.

Detailed explanation-3: -Nutrient availability is primarily determined by soil texture and pH. Soil texture is the amount of sand, silt, clay and organic matter in the soil. Soil pH is a measurement of the degree of soil acidity or alkalinity; this measurement has the greatest effect on nutrient availability in the soil.