2: Soil Formation, Classification, and Mapping Last updated Save as PDF Page ID 14710 Colby Moorberg & David Crouse Kansas State University via Prairie Press 2.1: Soil Formation Soils are incredibly diverse in their appearance, form, function, and use throughout the globe. A fundamental understanding of soil formation allows us to more appropriately manage those soil resources. 2.2: Soil Classification and Mapping 2.3: SoilWeb Field Trip 2.4: Soil Pit Field Trips