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Soil formation is done by both abiotic factors. List the names of these factors by classifying them as abiotic and biotic ?

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Abiotic factors involved in soil formation are
(a) Rocks (b) Water
(c) Sun (d) Wind
Biotic factors involved in soil formation are
(a) Lichens (b) Bryophytes
(c) Bacteria (d) Fungi
(e) Namatodes (f) Earthworm (g) Arthropods e.g., ants.
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