In soil formation, the parent material provides:
A)humus
B)minerals
C)water-holding capacity
D)mycorrhizae

Name: In soil formation, the parent material provides: A)humus B)minerals C)water-holding capacity D)mycorrhizae
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Parent material is the underlying geological material (generally bedrock or a superficial or drift deposit) in which soil horizons form. Soils inherit the majority of their mineral content from the parent material, thus, it provides minerals essential for soil formation.

In Soil Formation, the Parent Material Provides