Learning objectives

In this topic, you will explore how soils are deeply connected to human life and societies, making their role in everyday experiences more visible.

After completing this topic, you will be able to…

• Identify key ways in which soil is present in everyday life, including its role in food, materials, and built environments.
• Describe the main categories of soil services (provisioning, regulating, supporting, and cultural) and their relevance to human well-being.
• Explain how soil connects different Earth systems (lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and atmosphere) and influences daily human activities.

Estimated duration: 30 minutes.