SOILS/LAND USE

OUTLINE

I. Soil: What is it?

A. Definition
B. Development

1) parent material
2) processes of development

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 Maps (Know how to use this information)

A. Soil Series
B. Map Symbols
C. Slope Classes
D. Soil Surveys

1) what are they
2) how to use them

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

A. Agriculture
B. Forestry
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
2011 New York State Envirothon
May 25 & 26, 2011
Hobart & Willam Smith Colleges
Geneva, New York
NEWS
New York State Envirothon