If erosion removed the soil to expose the bedrock, that area may not be renewable for millennia. When the rate of soil formation exceeds the rate of degradation, soils are renewable. In areas where degradation exceeds formation, soils are non-renewable (at least until the next climate shift).

Is soil a renewable resource?

Soil is a finite resource, meaning its loss and degradation is not recoverable within a human lifespan. ...

Why is soil considered a renewable resources?

Soil is considered a renewable resource because it can be restored on a human timescale. When soil is lost by erosion it can be recovered fairly...