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The Properties of Soil


This title is a part of the series The Soil Science Series

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Catalogue Number:  SLP038DV
Producer:  San Luis Video Publishing
Subject:  Tech/Voc
Language:  ENGLISH
Grade Level:  9 - Post Secondary
Country of Origin:  U.S.
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Running Time:  24
Rights:  PPR

Understanding the physical properties of soil leads to better informed management decisions by many people including farmers, landscapers, civil engineers, architects, land use planners & resource specialists. By knowing the properties of our soils we can make better decisions about its use and conservation. In this video we cover the physical properties of soil texture, structure, water, slope, depth & color. Viewers learn how soil is formed as we explore the five soil forming factors of climate, organisms, parent materials, topography and time. Types of rocks and how they are formed are covered. Beautiful videography & relevant examples make this video a pleasure to watch as students learn about the properties of soil.


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Awards:
This program won a Telly Award!



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