Question

Soil is formed from rocks by the process of ______ that occurs due to effects of _______, _______,etc.
Select the option that will correctly complete the given sentence.

• A. Erosion, temperature, wind
• B. Erosion, microorganisms, water
• C. Weathering, erosion, pollution
• D. Weathering, water, wind

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Weathering, water, wind

Formation of soil is a slow and gradual process. Soil is formed by the breaking down of rocks by the action of wind, water, temperature and microorganisms. This is called weathering.