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Helping People Understand Soils
ftp://ftp-fc.sc.egov.usda.gov/NSSC/Educational_Resources/sellsoil.pdf
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This slide show provides an introduction to soil and soil science. Topics include the functions of soil and its role in the ecosystem, soil management, important properties of soil, and factors that influence the location and types of soils that form. There is also information on soil surveys, possible negative impacts to soil, the soils taxonomy system, and how soil science meshes with other disciplines.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Intermediate (3-5)
  • Middle (6-8)
  • High (9-12)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Presentation / Demo
Subject:
  • Soil science
Technical requirements:
Adobe Acrobat reader
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Most information presented on the USDA Web site is considered public domain information. Public domain information may be freely distributed or copied, but use of appropriate byline/photo/image credits is requested. Attribution may be cited as follows: "U. S. Department of Agriculture." Some materials on the USDA Web site are protected by copyright, trademark, or patent, and/or are provided for personal use only. Such materials are used by USDA with permission, and USDA has made every attempt to identify and clearly label them. You may need to obtain permission from the copyright, trademark, or patent holder to acquire, use, reproduce, or distribute these materials.
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-010-162
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: United States Department of Agriculture
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http://www.sc.egov.usda.gov/