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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