Activity 3. 1. What are the components of the soil? 2. How do rocks turns into soil? 3. What factors determine the kind of soil formed? IV. Reflection How does weathering affect the Earth's surface?
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activity 3 1. the components of soil are minerals, organic matter, water, and air. minerals come from broken-down rocks, organic matter includes decayed plants and animals, water helps transport nutrients, and air provides oxygen for organisms in the soil. 2. rocks turn into soil through weathering. this happens when rocks break down into smaller particles due to natural forces like wind, water, temperature changes, and chemical reactions. over time, these small rock fragments mix with organic matter to form soil. 3. the kind of soil formed depends on several factors, including: - parent rock material – the type of rock from which the soil originates. - climate – temperature and rainfall affect the rate of weathering and soil formation. - living organisms – plants, animals, and microorganisms contribute to soil fertility. - topography – the slope and drainage of an area influence soil development. - time – soil formation is a slow process that occurs over thousands of years. iv. reflection weathering affects the earth's surface by breaking down rocks into smaller particles, leading to the formation of soil. it also shapes landscapes by creating valleys, mountains, and other landforms. over time, weathering contributes to erosion, sediment transport, and the continuous transformation of earth's surface.
