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1. SOIL AS A RESOURCE
a. Meaning: -
The thin layer of grainy substance covering the surface of the earth is called soil.
Soil is a renewable natural resource.
b. Factors Responsible for the Formation of Soil :-
Relief
Parent rock or bed rock
Climate
Vegetation and other forms of life
Time
c. Forces of nature Responsible for the Formation of Soil :-
Change in temperature
Actions of running water, wind and glaciers
Activities of decomposers etc.