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Soils of the World

Did you know that there are thousands of different types of soil across the world? The USA alone possesses more than 20,000 varieties of soil!

In this section you will find out about the main reasons why soils differ regionally, as well as soil mapping, and the numerous attempts which have been made to classify them.

Why do Soils Differ?

Soil Mapping

Soil Classification