Figure 2-9. Anthropogenic Landform
Quarries are an example of an anthropogenic landform.
An anthropogenic landform is a discrete, human-made “landform” on the Earth’s surface or in shallow water that has an internal composition of unconsolidated earthy, organic, human-transported materials, or rock. It typically has straight line boundaries or geometric shape. It is the direct result of human manipulation or activities. It can be mapped at common soil survey scales, such as order 2 (> 1:10,000 to < 1:24,000). Anthropogenic landforms can originate from deposition (e.g., an artificial levee) or removal.
Figure 2-9. Anthropogenic Landform
Quarries are an example of an anthropogenic landform.
An anthropogenic landform is a discrete, human-made “landform” on the Earth’s surface or in shallow water that has an internal composition of unconsolidated earthy, organic, human-transported materials, or rock. It typically has straight line boundaries or geometric shape. It is the direct result of human manipulation or activities. It can be mapped at common soil survey scales, such as order 2 (> 1:10,000 to < 1:24,000). Anthropogenic landforms can originate from deposition (e.g., an artificial levee) or removal.