Asked by dyd
Which factor does NOT directly affect soil formation?
a. Human activities
b. Topography
C. climate
d. Parent material
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Answer: a. Human activities
Rationale: The classic direct soil-forming factors are climate, organisms (natural biota), relief/topography, parent material, and time. Climate, topography, and parent material directly control weathering and soil development. Human activities can strongly alter soils but are considered an external/anthropogenic influence rather than one of the primary natural factors.
Rationale: The classic direct soil-forming factors are climate, organisms (natural biota), relief/topography, parent material, and time. Climate, topography, and parent material directly control weathering and soil development. Human activities can strongly alter soils but are considered an external/anthropogenic influence rather than one of the primary natural factors.
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