How Soil Is Formed Short Answer - Cover Zone. The soil profile is formed by interaction of various pedogenic factors under a special set of condition. The longer the soil is exposed to the soil-forming factors mentioned above the greater will be the development and composition of the soil.
When chemical decomposition or chemical weathering of rocks takes place original rock mineral are transformed into new minerals by chemical reactions. The soil is formed by weathering or disintegration of parent rocks by physical chemical and biological agents. The soil profile is formed by interaction of various pedogenic factors under a special set of condition.
These four ingredients react with one another in amazing ways making soil one of our planets most dynamic and important natural resources.
Hello BodhaGuru Learning proudly presents an animated video in English for children which explains how soil is formed from rock through weathering process. When chemical decomposition or chemical weathering of rocks takes place original rock mineral are transformed into new minerals by chemical reactions. Soil has been formed from the parent rock material over millions of years. The ultimate result of soil formation is the development of soil profile.
