What is soil mainly made of?

Weathered rock and decayed plant material.

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  1. Weathered rock and decayed plant material ✔
  2. Only solid rock
  3. Only water and air

Why: Soil forms as rock breaks down and dead plants decay into it.

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References

Answer: Weathered rock and decayed plant material. Soil forms as rock breaks down and dead plants decay into it.

  1. Scouting America: Soil and Water Conservation www.scouting.org/merit-badges/soil-and-water-conservation
    Tell what soil is. Tell how it is formed.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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