What is soil parent material?

the material that breaks down a soil

the water that drains through soil

the rock that a soil is made from

the organisms that live in soil

Question

What is soil parent material?
		
the material that breaks down a soil
		
the water that drains through soil
		
the rock that a soil is made from
		
the organisms that live in soil

anonymous · Answer

Soil is formed slowly as rock (the parent material) crumbles into tiny pieces near the Earth's surface. Organic matter decays and mixes with inorganic material (rock particles, minerals and water) to create soil.

anonymous · Answer

Thanks.

anonymous · Answer

so it would be a or c sorry I suck at this

anonymous · Answer

I believe it is the rock that is made out of it.

anonymous · Answer

so c cool

anonymous · Answer

Welcome'

anonymous · Answer

@Lukina me if you have trouble.