What is toposequence?

Answer 1

Adjacent soils that show differing profile characteristics reflecting the influence of local topography are called toposequences. As a general rule, soil profiles on the convex upper slopes in a toposequence are more shallow and have less distinct subsurface horizons than soils at the summit or on lower, concave-upward slopes. Organic matter content tends to increase from the summit down to the...

Answer 2

A toposequence is a sequence of soils along a slope or landscape that exhibit differences in properties such as soil depth, texture, organic matter content, and nutrient availability. These differences are influenced by factors such as erosion, deposition, and water movement, resulting in distinct soil characteristics at different elevations on a slope. Toposequences are important for understanding soil development, land use planning, and ecosystem processes.