Question

Which of the following factors affect soil formation?

• A. Relief
• B. Climate
• C. Time
• D. Soil texture

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A Relief
B Climate
C Time

The nature of parent rock, climatic conditions, relief or altitude, vegetation and time are factors affecting soil formation. The rate of weathering is determined by climatic conditions of a given place and depending upon the relief or slope, the amount of weathered particles deposited, changes. Soil texture comes into existence after the formation of the soil.