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Soil Genesis: How Soils are Made

Summary: Soil formation is a natural process that occurs as a result of physical, chemical, and biological processes. The process of soil formation is known as pedogenesis. Soil formation is influenced by five factors: climate, topography, biota (organisms), parent material, and time. Humans can, and have, impacted soil formation. Outline: Why do soils form? How … Continue reading Soil Genesis: How Soils are Made

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What is soil? A General Overview

Summary: Soils in natural systems are located between the bedrock underground and the water, biota, or atmosphere aboveground. Soils can be natural or disturbed. Soils can be made up of individual particles or clumps of mineral material, water, air, and organic matter. Soils often support life. Soil is used to support all elements of human … Continue reading What is soil? A General Overview