Soil depth dictates moisture levels and stone content distribution on slopes.
The study looked at how soil moisture and stone content are related to slope aspect and depth in a watershed. They collected soil samples at different depths and analyzed them to see if there were any patterns. The results showed that slope aspect didn't have a big impact on soil properties, but north-facing slopes had more moisture and southeast-facing slopes had more stones. The depth of the soil was found to be the most important factor affecting moisture levels and stone distribution. Overall, the study found that soil depth plays a bigger role than slope aspect in determining soil properties in the watershed.