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NAUSHEENAIR 9· 2023

Question 6To what extent temperature and precipitation are the most important factors that determine soil propertiesGS1GS1

To what extent temperature and precipitation are the most important factors that determine soil properties? (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks

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Introduction

Soils and its characteristics are determined by varied factors, temperature and precipitation playing a major role.

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Main Body

Temperature and Precipitation as major factors

1Determine the humidity levels - Temp → ↓ humidity
2Influences life of soil grains
3Unloading and expansion is also influenced by temperature.
4Providing conditions for micro-organism activities.

Precipitation [Mind map with following branches]:

1Determines the thickness of soil - For eg) more precipitation → less thick soil.
2De-utilization and leaching of soil also influenced by it.

However, there are other factors too.

Other factors [Mind map with following branches]:

1Topography of the area - eg) slope from south to north
2Nature of parent material which is a passive factor.
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Conclusion

These varied factors influences soil development differently and supports different crops.

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Diagram

Mind map showing 'Temperature' as central concept with four branches: (1) Determine the humidity levels, (2) Influences life of soil grains, (3) Unloading and expansion influenced by temperature, (4) Providing conditions for micro-organism activities

  • Identifies key processes
  • Links temperature to multiple soil properties
  • Mentions biological activity in soils

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NAUSHEEN

AIR 92023

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Physical Geography - Soil Formation

Soil Formation Factors

Temperature and precipitation effects on soil

Writing Stats

130

Total words

6

Paragraphs

formal and scientific

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