'Soil forming factors' presentation slideshows

Soil Science

Soil Science. Horticulture/Natural Resources Sutherlin High School AST September 16, 2013. What is Soil?. Dynamic, living interface between the atmosphere and rock. Functions of Soil. Anchor and nutrients for plants Habitat for animals Recycle waste through decomposition

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Soil Science

Soil Science. Soil. Is made of Inorganic minerals Organic matter Air (pore space) water. Soil Properties. Fig. 10.17, p. 224. Water. Water. 100%clay. High permeability. Low permeability. 0. Increasing percentage clay. 80. 20. Increasing percentage silt. 60. 40. 40. 60. 20.

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An Introduction to Soils and Soil Terminology

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Effects of Watershed Acidification on Soil Water and Stream Water Chemistry

Effects of Watershed Acidification on Soil Water and Stream Water Chemistry. H 2 SO 4. HNO 3. Soil Surface. SO 4 2- + H +. H + + NO 3 -. H 2 SO 4. HNO 3. Soil Surface. SO 4 2- + H +. H + + NO 3 -. Soil Charge. H 2 SO 4. HNO 3. Soil Surface. SO 4 2- + H +.

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What is Soil ?

What is Soil ?. a dynamic natural body composed of mineral and organic materials and living forms in which plants grow. What is soil composed of ?. mineral material (45%) organic material (5%) air (20-30%) water (20-30%). What are some of the uses for soils ?.

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Selected Soil SCIENCE principles for soil survey

Selected Soil SCIENCE principles for soil survey. Soil Genesis and Morphology. Hone your skills and study . Know your parent materials. Soil Forming Factors. Parent Material Topography Climate Biota Time. Topography: dictates accumulation vs. erosion, drainage, aspect, etc.

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Dirt

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Soil Forming Factors

Soil Forming Factors. Biotic and Abiotic factors that control soil development. Soil is a function of. G +. C +. O +. R +. T. PARENT MATERIAL From the rocks Geology. BIOTIC or ABIOTIC ?. Soil gradually develops from weathered rock called regolith

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Helping People Understand Soils Ten Key Messages

Helping People Understand Soils Ten Key Messages. Soil is a Fundamental Part of the Ecosystem. The living systems occurring above and below the ground surface are determined by the properties of the soil. We often ignore the soil because it is hard to observe.

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Soil Rocks!

Soil Rocks!. Where are you?. Landscape position Summit Shoulder slope Back slope Foot slope Toe slope Stream terrace Floodplain. Soil Forming Factors. Climate Organisms Relief/Topography Parent Material Time. Munsell Color Chart. Take off your sunglasses.

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Chapter 13

Chapter 13. Principle Soil Components Inorganic, soil water, soil air, and organic Humus Decayed remains of plants and animals Sources of nutrients, retains water, increase stability Leaching, Eluviation, and Illuviation Characteristics of Soil

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