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October 12, 2011. Objective: By using a soil map determine areas of good fertility. Agenda: Go over soil Triangle Soil Map of N.C. Page 372 answer questions 1-6 Soil conservation notes Erosion of Topsoil activity Homework: Page368-369 answer questions 1-13 , write out answers only!. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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October 12, 2011
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Objective: By using a soil map
determine areas of good fertility.
Agenda:Go over soil TriangleSoil Map of N.C.
Page 372 answer questions 1-6
Soil conservation notesErosion of Topsoil
activityHomework:Page368-369 answer
questions 1-13 , write out answers only!
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Erosion - Transportation of soil by wind, water, or ice.Worldwide removes 25.4 Billion tons/yr.Made worse by deforestation and
desertification.Poor agricultural practices increase
erosion and lead to the transport of associated fertilizers and pesticides.
Soil Erosion
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Most current agricultural areas lose topsoil faster than it can be replenished.
Wind erosion may not be as evident as water erosion, but is still common.Most common in dry, treeless areas.Great Plains have had four serious bouts of
wind erosion since late 1800’s.
Soil Erosion
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When topsoil is lost, fertility is reduced or destroyed, thus fertilizers must be used to restore fertility.Raises food costs, and increases sediment
loads in waterways.Over 20% of US land is suitable for agriculture,
but only 2% does not require some form of soil conservation practice.
Soil Conservation Practices
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Contour Farming - Tilling at right angles to the slope of the land. Each ridge acts as a small dam.
Soil Conservation Practices
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Strip Farming - Alternating strips of closely sown crops to slow water flow.
Soil Conservation Practices
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Terracing - Level areas constructed at right angles to the slope to retain water - good for very steep land.
Soil Conservation Practices
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Waterways - Depressions in sloping land where water collects and flows off the land.
Soil Conservation Practices
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Windbreaks - Planting of trees or other plants that protect bare soil from full force of the wind.
Soil Conservation Practices