WAEC Agricultural Science 1996 Question 11

Question 11

Rocks and Soil Formation

The texture and the mineral composition of soil depend mainly on

  1. A.topography
  2. B.light intensity
  3. C.organic matter
  4. D.parent material
  5. E.temperature
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (parent material)

Explanation

The minerals and particle sizes come from the rock the soil formed from.