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Introduction to Soil Science: Soil Forming Factors


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

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Catalogue Number:  SLP039DV
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:  25
Rights:  PPR

This insightful video introduces students to the forces and factors that influence soil development. Filled with beautiful and interesting examples, see the various parent material soil types. Learn details about Residual, Cumulose and Transported soils. Students will understand the definitions of Alluvial, Eollan, Glacial and Colluvial. Then explore the other soil forming factors: climate, topography, the biosphere and time, and their accumulative effects on soil development. Included are exciting aerials views of glaciers, in addition to scenes of deserts, valleys, mountains, estuaries and a myriad of other locations. This blend of visual and narrative information has a great impact on students' grasp of this complex subject.


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