🌱 Soil Formation Simulator 🌍

Build your own soil profile and learn how different factors affect soil formation!

⚙️ Formation Factors

💡 How to Use:

  • Select ONE option from each factor above
  • Click "Build Soil Profile" to see your soil layers form
  • Click on any soil layer to learn more about it
  • Try different combinations to see how factors affect soil!

🏔️ Your Soil Profile

👆 Select formation factors above to build your soil profile!

🔍 Soil Horizon Guide:

  • O Horizon: Organic layer with decomposing plant material
  • A Horizon (Topsoil): Dark, rich in humus and nutrients
  • B Horizon (Subsoil): Accumulation of minerals and clay
  • C Horizon (Parent Material): Weathered rock particles
  • R Horizon (Bedrock): Solid, unweathered rock