Asked by akhona mbendeni on Jun 19, 2024
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Explain the process of soil formation by weathering.
Soil Formation
The process by which soils are formed through the influence of weathering, organisms, parent material, topography, and time.
Weathering
The breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals on Earth's surface, which can occur through processes like frost action, acid rain, or plant root growth.
- Discern and explicate the methodology and significance of soil components and their formation.
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Sarrah BishopJun 26, 2024
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Concepts to Consider: Rocks are subject to climate and organisms. Organisms produce acids that create fissures in rock surfaces. Water seeps in, freezes, and thaws, causing cracks to enlarge and pieces of rock to break off. Plants root in larger cracks, further breaking the rock. Slopes also cause soil and rock to be eroded.
Learning Objectives
- Discern and explicate the methodology and significance of soil components and their formation.