Summits tend to have a thin soil cover while
level landscapes are depositional environments and have a thicker
soil cover. South slopes receive more sunlight and heat than
north slopes.
The most important factor for hydric soil formation is
landscape position. The first thing we learn about
hydrology is that water moves downhill. Hydric soils are
most often found in depressions, along drainageways, and
on level or concave slopes. Always note landscape
position when delineating hydric soils.