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Residual soils are formed by

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Correct Answer: Option D
Residual soils are formed by the weathering and decomposition of rocks at the same place where they originally existed. They remain at their place of formation and are not transported by external agents.

Agents such as glaciers, wind, and water are responsible for transporting soils from one location to another, producing transported soils rather than residual soils.

Therefore, residual soils are not formed by glaciers, wind, or water, making Option D the correct answer.
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Mr Khan
Mr Khan 5 months ago
Residual soils are formed in place by the physical and chemical weathering of parent rocks and remain at their site of origin without being moved.
Nasim Ullah
Nasim Ullah 3 years ago
Residual soils are formed directly from their parent rock by physical and chemical weathering,
Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali 7 years ago
weathering