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Soil formation

The process by which soil develops from parent material through weathering, biological activity, and organic matter accumulation.

Related terms

  • Soil

    The upper layer of earth consisting of mineral particles, organic matter, water, and air, essential for plant growth and ecosystems.

  • Parent material

    The underlying geological material, such as rock or sediment, from which soil develops through weathering and biological processes.

  • Weathering

    The breakdown of rocks and minerals into smaller particles through physical, chemical, or biological processes.

  • Organic matter

    All organic material in soil, from fresh residues to stable humus, crucial for fertility and structure.

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