Factors Necessary for Soil Formation

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Organic manures

Why do the following occur?

Humus content in the soil increases

Why do the following occur?

The salinity of the soil increases.

Complete the following table.

Factor/Process	Role in the formation of soils
Parent Rock
Regional Climate
Organic material
Microorganisms

Why do the following occur?

Rice is the staple diet of the people from Konkan.

Why do the following occur?

To the west of Sahyadris, laterite soils are formed from basalt rock.

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Place where you will get the information about the suitability of a soil for a particular crop.

Why do the following occur?

Soil formation process is faster in the equatorial climate.