Soil Formation and Pedogenic Processes

Vocabulary flashcards covering pedogenic soil processes including calcification, podzolization, laterization, salinization, and desalination.

Calcification

The accumulation of carbonates of ca and mg in soil.

Podzolization

A process that removes fe from the upper soil layer.

Laterization

The hydrolysis of minerals causing the loss of aluminium, oxides, silicates, and soluble nutrients due to leaching, occurring mostly in tropical conditions.

Salinization

The accumulation of soluble salts of Na, ca, and mg as chloride, sulphate, and bicarbonate.

Desalination

The removal of all soluble salts, including Na, ca, and mg.