Answer:
The
factors affecting the formation of soil are as given below The parent rock or
bed rock on which the soil is formed decomposes and disintegrates under the processes
of weathering. Characteristics of the rock influence the characteristics of
soils.
(ii) Climate influences the rate of weathering of rocks and type of
vegetation, influencing the soil characteristics.
(iii) Nature of relief and slope influences the accumulation
of soil. Mountains have thin soil cover whereas plains have thick soil cover.
(iv) Time provides maturity to soil.
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