The Earth Contents

5. Soils

Erosion influences soil structure

Many soils, and especially those on slopes, are also prone to erosion, in which materials are transported away by water and/or wind. As this happens the organically-active layer penetrates further down into the B horizon, gradually incorporating its top layer into the A horizon. Similarly, the top of the C horizon is incorporated into the B horizon.

Erosion influences soil structure

How does erosion influence soil structure?