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Question
Complete the following table.
| Factor/Process | Role in the formation of soils |
| Parent Rock | ____________ |
| Regional Climate | ____________ |
| Organic material | ____________ |
| Microorganisms | ____________ |
Complete the Table
Solution
| Factor/Process | Role in the formation of soils |
| Parent Rock | Determines the type of soil with its weathering or leaching. |
| Regional Climate | Determines the intensity of the process of weathering or leaching of the parent rock. |
| Organic material | Maintains the pH value of soil. |
| Microorganisms | Helps decomposition of dead remains of organic material and so the proportion of Humus content in the soil. |
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