5.1 introduction to soil systems

translocation-when materials are sorted and layers are formed by water carrying particles either up or down

salinization-when water dissolves minerals and takes them to the surface, where the minerals are left behind when the water evaporates

leaching-when water flows down in the soil, dissolving minerals and transporting them downwards

porosity-the amount of space between particles

permeability-the ease at which gases and liquids can pass through the soil