Soil Science

Introduction

In this module you can find out about how soil properties are influenced by the soil's history and its location in the landscape.

There are five main environmental factors which influence soil formation, and an appreciation of them will help you understand the distribution of soils in the landscape. These factors influence the soil via their effect on the processes of soil formation. The present module will make more sense if you are already familiar with the soil forming processes that are shown in the Soil Genesis module.

This content is still being developed, and you may find bugs, spelling mistakes, or other issues. Any feedback can be directed to your unit coordinator, and is greatly appreciated.