What are different types of Soils
Depending upon their mode of formation, the soil deposits have been broadly grouped into two classes: (i) residual soil deposits, and (ii) transported soil deposits. What are different types of…
Soil formation in different climatic regions
The process of Soil formation, which is also known as pedogenesis, is a complex natural phenomenon. It is influenced by various factors such as climate, parent material, topography, organisms, and…
Soil Formation or Pedogenesis
Soil is a complex and dynamic natural resource that forms the outermost layer of the Earth’s crust. It serves as a reservoir of minerals, organic matter, water, air, and living…
Factors affecting the rate of weathering
The rate at which a rock weathers depends on the following factors. The particle size influences the rate of weathering. The smaller the particles, the greater the surface area for…