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10 September, 21:05

What are the five main factors of soil formation? Explain how each one contributes to soil profile development.

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  1. 10 September, 21:10
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    The five main factors of soil formation are: Parent Material, Climate, Living Organisms, Landscape Position and Time.

    1. Parent Material: Parent Material refers to the organic and mineral material where soil formation begins.

    2. Climate: Climate determines the rate of weathering through it's influence on the temperature of the soil.

    3. Living Organisms: Animals living in the soil affect decomposition of waste materials and how soil materials will be moved around in the soil profile.

    4. Landscape: The type of landscape also effects soil formation. Uplands, Depression and Floodplain are examples of landscapes.

    5. Time: The longer a soil has gone through weathering, the more the natural changes occur to that area.
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