Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a factor of soil formation?

  1. Climate

  2. Parent rock

  3. Time

  4. Fossils
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Soil formation is influenced by parent rock, climate, relief, time, and flora/fauna. Fossils are remnants of ancient life found in sedimentary rocks but are not a primary factor in the process of soil formation.

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