5 Questions
What is the relationship between the inorganic elements and minerals in the soil and the parent rock?
They are similar
What determines the basic characteristics of soil?
The parent rock
What type of soil is formed when shale is the parent rock?
Clayey soil
If the parent rock is sandstone, what type of soil will it give rise to?
Sandy soil
Why do soils formed from different parent rocks have different characteristics?
Because the parent rock's composition determines the soil's characteristics
Test your knowledge of how soil forms and its characteristics, including the influence of parent rocks on soil composition. Learn about the relationship between soil and its parent rock, and how it affects soil texture. Take this quiz to understand the basics of soil formation and its properties.
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