Goals and Objectives
Recognize soil as an important resource.
Describe basic soil properties and formation factors.
Understand soil drainage classes and know how wetlands are defined.
Determine basic soil properties and limitations, such as mottling and permeability, by observing a soil pit or soil profile.
Identify types of soil erosion and discuss methods for reducing erosion.
Utilize soil information, including soil surveys, in land use planning.
Discuss how soil is a factor in, or impacted by non-point source pollution.
Describe basic soil properties and formation factors.
Understand soil drainage classes and know how wetlands are defined.
Determine basic soil properties and limitations, such as mottling and permeability, by observing a soil pit or soil profile.
Identify types of soil erosion and discuss methods for reducing erosion.
Utilize soil information, including soil surveys, in land use planning.
Discuss how soil is a factor in, or impacted by non-point source pollution.
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