Processes that influence

1. Roya Falatoonzadeh

2.  Physical
 Chemical
 Biological
 Anthropic
 What do you think each of these words
mean?

3.  Definition: of or pertaining to that
which is material
 Characteristics:
 There are mineral particles in the
soil.
 These particles are produced in the
Horizon D.
 The bedrock breaks down, making
particles.
 The particles made can be different
sizes.

4.  Definition: A substance produced
by the chemical process
 Characteristics:
 The components of the soil are
transformed into liquid substances.
 The plants use the liquid substances
for nutrition.
 These components change over
time.
 These components determine the
type of soil.

5.  Definition: The living organisms of a region.
 Characteristics
 Vegetation and animals decompose the organic
material.
 This is usually done by microorganisms such as
bacteria.

6.  Definition: Something related to human beings.
 Characteristics:
 Human beings modify their environment in a drastic way.
 The excess use of fertilizers damage the quality of the soil.
 The burning of large areas of land damages the quality of
the soil.
 The improper use of water damages the quality of the soil.