NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science
Geography Chapter 2 Land, SoiL, Water, naturaL Vegetation and WiLdLife resources
Question 1(i). Page No. 20
NCERT Academic Session 2023-2024
Description:
Soil formation, termed pedogenesis, is the gradual process involving rock weathering, organic matter decomposition, and biological activity, resulting in the development of layers known as soil horizons.
Temperature and precipitation are pivotal climatic factors influencing soil formation. Temperature variations affect chemical reactions and rock breakdown, while precipitation impacts weathering and sediment transportation. These factors collectively contribute to the breakdown of rocks, organic matter decomposition, and the creation of soil horizons, shaping the soil formation process.