Multiple choice

Which among the following options is a process by which soil is formed?

  1. Deposition

  2. Weathering

  3. Erosion

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Weathering is the process that breaks down rocks and minerals into smaller particles through physical, chemical, and biological means. These particles then combine with organic matter over long periods to form soil. Erosion and deposition are transport processes, not soil-forming processes.

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