Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology (12th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Section 6.7 - Describing and Classifying Soils - Concept Checks - Page 201: 3

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Soils are classified to categorize and organize them based on their properties, characteristics, and formation processes. This classification helps in understanding and managing soils for various purposes such as agriculture, engineering, environmental assessment, and land-use planning.

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