I. Tick the Correct Option What factors influence soil formation? Answer: c) Parent material, climate, organisms, topography, time Which type of rock is formed from the solidification of molten magma? Answer: c) Igneous rock What is the primary process involved in soil formation? Answer: a) Weathering Which layer of the soil profile contains the majority of nutrients necessary for plant growth? Answer: b) A-horizon (Topsoil) Which type of weathering involves the breakdown of rocks through the action of living organisms? Answer: c) Biological weathering II. Fill in the Blanks Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals through physical and chemical processes . The composition of soil is influenced by factors such as parent material, climate , organisms, topography, and time . The earth's outer layer, known as the crust (or lithosphere ), is primarily composed of rocks and minerals . The process of transforming rocks through extreme temperature and pressure...