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