Why does soil change with time?

Soil formation depends on many factors such as the parent rock material, climatic conditions, biotic action, etc. Time is also one of the factors for soil formation. It is also a very important factor. read more

Yes, soil changes with time because time is one among the factors of soil formation. As the soil ages, some components may be lost, some components are added and some are transformed into others. read more

For example, most Nebraska soils were formed from a calcareous parent material; however, increased precipitation in the eastern part has moved the lime layer deeper in the soil than in western Nebraska, where the lime layer is still at the surface. read more