Scientists classify soil based on factors such as mineral content, texture, drainage capacity, and fertility. Globally, the 7 most common types of soil form the basis of farming and ecosystem balance: ...

Description: Principles of soil classification in general and of U.S. soil taxonomy in particular. Factors and processes of soil formation. Mineral weathering, geomorphology, and climate as related to ...

Soils have a natural characteristic called the cation exchange capacity (CEC) that allows them to hold (and exchange) cations (e.g., Ca+2 or Na+). These cations are held tight enough on the CEC that ...

Soil is the foundation of life on Earth and holds huge importance for agriculture. In addition to this, every other sector, like construction, also relies on different soil types to function ...