Soil quality depends not only on the chemical composition of the soil, but also the topography (regional surface features) and the presence of living organisms. In agriculture, the history of the soil...Soil quality depends not only on the chemical composition of the soil, but also the topography (regional surface features) and the presence of living organisms. In agriculture, the history of the soil, such as the cultivating practices and previous crops, modify the characteristics and fertility of that soil. Climate describes how temperature, moisture, and wind cause different patterns of weathering, influencing the characteristics of the soil.
layer of soil that contains the parent material, and the organic and inorganic material that is broken down to form soil; also known as the soil base organic material of soil; made up of microorganism...layer of soil that contains the parent material, and the organic and inorganic material that is broken down to form soil; also known as the soil base organic material of soil; made up of microorganisms, dead animals, and plants in varying stages of decay type of soil that is formed from the weathering of rocks and inorganic material; composed primarily of sand, silt, and clay type of soil that is formed from sedimentation; composed primarily of organic material
