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Our Natural Resources - 1 (Class IX)
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Which of the following is/are a major source of mineral in soil?
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Parent rock from which soil is formed
💡 Explanation:
Weathering causes the disintegration of rock near the surface of the earth. Plant and animal life, atmosphere and water are the major causes of weathering. Weathering breaks down and loosens the surface minerals of rock, so they can be transported away by agents of erosion such as water, wind and ice.