1.  What is soil?  What are the four components of soil?

2. Agri-science Mr. Bailey

3.  Let’s look at what can happen to soil that isn’t properly maintained!!!!

4.  Soil conservation is a set of management strategies for prevention of soil being eroded from the Earth’s surface

5.  When soil is washed away, the nutrients necessary for plant growth are lost.  Soil conservation practices reduce the amount of soil lost

6. 1. Protect and keep streams, rivers, and lakes clean 2. Reduce the erosion of topsoil 3. Prevent a reduction in food and crops 4. Reduce air pollution 5. Prevent damage to wildlife 6. Reduce food costs

7. Mississippi River The Mississippi River

8.  Let’s go outside and see where soil can end up!!!

10.  Soil erosion will always occur naturally.  However, the amount of erosion can be controlled.  Conservation practices can ensure that the soil available now will also be available in the future.

11. 1. What is soil conservation? 2. Identify the six reasons for conserving soil.