Which factor is NOT a soil-forming factor? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which factor is NOT a soil-forming factor?

A. Climate

B. Currency

C. Relief

D. Parent Material

Answer: Option B

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Climate, relief, parent material, organisms, and time are major soil-forming factors. Currency has no role.

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