Assignment How would you find out what soil you have in your research area?
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Report elements Soil Map and location map The dominant soil type at the study site? Effect of dominant soil type on land use (positive or negative) Does State soil exist at the study site? If not, how close? Importance of the state factors in the formation of the dominant soil at the study site. Compare/contrast the dominant soil to the state soil. What are the primary threats to soil at the site? Optional: Are there any soil exposures located at the study site.
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