Upload NowThis article throws light upon the three main types of rocks found in soil. The types are: 1. Igneous Rocks 2. Sedimentary or Aqueous Rocks 3. Metamorphic Rocks. Type # 1. Igneous Rocks: Igneous rocks are those that have been formed by the action of heat. These rocks were the first to be formed when […]
Classification of Rocks: 3 Types
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Soil Formation: Factors and Process
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After reading this article you will learn about the factors and process of soil formation. Factors of Soil Formation: Soil development or soil genesis, is the result of a number of factors known collectively as soil formers, some of which are active and some passive in nature. These are: 1. Parent material, 2. Relief (topography), […]
Classification System of Soil
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After reading this article you will learn about the classification system of soil. A. Old Classification: Geological Approach: The earliest was the geographical system according to which the soils were divided into groups depending upon the geological materials or rocks from which the soil was derived. According to this system, soils were divided into two […]