Soil processes

Soil Processes

Soil processes are specific changes to a soil influencing the relationship between soil and its ecosystem, landscape, flora, and fauna (Krzic M.). One key component to soil processes is the formation of soil. The formation of soil can be condensed into four major components as outlined in the Jenny Equation: Climate (temperature, moisture), biological factors (organisms), Topography (relief/slope), parent material (origin of soil particles), and Time. Based off the formation processes and the different horizons or soil layers, a soil sample may be classified into 12 soil orders according to a Soil taxonomy (Natural Resources Conservation Service).