Question

It is said that soil takes many years to be formed. It is also a complex process. State how many years does it take for the soil to be made? What are the factors responsible for it?

• A. It takes a 10,000 to 20,000 years for soil to form. The chief factors responsible for soil formation are Weathering Denudation Gradual wearing away of rocks.
• B. It takes 100 to 10,000 years for soil to form. The chief factors are Climate, Topography Living organisms Type of parent material.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

It takes 100 to 10,000 years for soil to form.

The chief factors are

Climate,

Topography

Living organisms

Type of parent material.

It takes 100 to 10,000 years for soil to form.

The chief factors are

Climate,

Topography

Living organisms

Type of parent material.