Which of the following is NOT one of the major factors affecting soil formation?

Correct Answer: Longitude

Subject: geography

Parent Rock
Time
Relief
Longitude

Explanation: Longitude does not affect soil formation. The 5 major factors are: Parent Rock, Climate, Biological Factors (flora/fauna), Relief, and Time. • Parent rock determines color, texture, and mineral content. • Climate (temperature/rainfall) affects the rate of weathering. • A, B, and C are scientifically recognized pedological factors. • Latitude affects climate (which affects soil), but Longitude strictly relates to time zones, not physical geography. • Relief (altitude and slope) determines the accumulation and thickness of the soil layer. • ट्रिक: अक्षांश (Latitude) जलवायु प्रभावित करता है जो मिट्टी को प्रभावित करता है — लेकिन देशांतर (Longitude) सिर्फ समय क्षेत्र से जुड़ा है।