5 Questions
What are the 5 factors responsible for soil formation according to the concept of soil genesis?
Climate, organism, topography/relief, parent material, time
What is soil defined as?
Unconsolidated/loose surface materials of the earth
What is the dynamic natural properties of soil derived from?
Combined effect of climate and organism on parent material over a period of time as conditioned by relief
What does soil genesis refer to?
The change in soil properties in response to physical, chemical, and biological processes over a geological period of time
What is soil considered as based on the given concept?
A complex biogeochemical material on which plants may grow
Test your knowledge about the definition of soil and its properties with this quiz. Explore the components of soil, its role in supporting plant growth, and the presence of microorganisms.
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