* Gravity: This force pulls everything towards the center of the Earth, meaning particles tend to fall downwards.
* Erosion: Wind, water, and ice can erode soil and rock, transporting particles to different locations. This movement can be upwards, downwards, or sideways depending on the erosive force.
* Geological Processes: Tectonic plate movement can uplift landmasses, effectively raising soil and rock particles. This is a slow process happening over millions of years.
So, while soil and rock particles can be transported upwards in some cases, they don't actively rise on their own.