SOILS/LAND USE OUTLINE

I. Soil: What is it?

A. Definition
B. Development
1) parent material
2) processes of development
3) land forms

II. Characteristics

A. Composition
B. Texture
C. Structure
D. Slope
E. Color
F. Chemistry
G. Horizons/Profile
H. Permeability/Percolation
I. Soil Water and Drainage

III. Soil Surveys (Know how to use this information)

A. Soil Series
1) what are they
2) how to use them
B. Map Symbols
C. Slope Classes

IV. Soil Interpretations (Know how to use this information)

A. Agriculture
B. Forestry
C. Development
D. USDA Land Use Classification
1) prime soils

V. Erosion & Sedimentation

A. Definitions
B. Types of erosion
C. Economic impacts
D. Prevention
1) principles
2) agricultural conservation practices
3) nonagricultural conservation practices

VI. Hydric Soils

A. Definition
B. Characteristics
C. Uses/Limitations
D. Economic Value


Soils/Land Use Outline
Soils/Land Use Resources
Sample Questions

Test your knowledge of soils and land use
Learning Objectives

Learning goals for participating students
Outline

Basic outline for soils topics covered at this event
References

Links and references to more information on the study of soils
2012 New York State Envirothon
May 23 & 24, 2012
Hobart & William Smith Colleges
Geneva, New York
NEWS
New York State Envirothon