SOIL TEST REVIEW FALL 2014

1.In the Landjudging contest what land factors are used to determine land class?

1. LANDFACTORS Slope Topsoil thickness Erosion Topsoil Texture Permeability of Subsoil Drainage Effective Depth

2. How do you determine topsoil texture and permeability of the subsoil?

2. TOPSOIL AND PERMEABILTY By creating a ribbon

3. In your own words explain the process of making a ribbon to determine topsoil texture.

3. MAKING A RIBBON Answers may vary.

4. Why is it important to understand what type of soil you have before building a home/building?

4. Improper soils can cause: Drainage Issues/ Flooding Foundation Issues Landscaping will not grow or is not cost effective.

5. What is a soil profile?

5. A vertical/ cross section of the soil at a particular place.

6. All parts of the Soil Triangle.

TREE IDENTIFICATION There will be 10 Trees to Identify from your Tree ID notebook!