Which of the following affects both the kind of soil and its rate of formation?

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The kind of soil and its rate of formation are influenced by various factors including plants and animals, climate, and parent material. These elements contribute to the physical and chemical processes that form soil over time. Vegetation cover (including plants) and animals affect soil through organic matter contribution and bioturbation. Climate influences weathering rates, organic matter decomposition, and soil moisture. Parent material provides the mineral foundation for soil development. Meteorite showers and sunspot activity do not directly affect soil formation in the same comprehensive manner.

Which of the Following Affects Both the Kind of Soil