SOIL SCIENCE (MIDTERMS)

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Soil

-fundamental component of eath ecosystem
-foundation for plant growth, water filtration, habitat for microorganism

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Minerals
organic MAtter
water
air

soil is composed of?

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Minerals

consists of sand, silt, clay
-it determines soilis texturea nd permeability

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Organuc Matter

it contributes to soil fertility through providing essential nutrients

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water and air

supports plant roots and ,icroorganism

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water infiltration
root penetration
aeration

good soil structure results to

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Aggregates

it influences soil’s abikity to reatin moisture and resist eriosion

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O
A
B
C
R

soil has distinct layers/ horizon

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Horizon O

topmost layer in decomposed material

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Horizon A (Topsoil)

minerals and organic materials for plant growth

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Horizon b (SUBSOIL)

minerals from upper layers

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Horizon C

weathered parent material

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Horizon R

bedrock layer

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Soil erosion

-it is the displacement of topsoil due to water, wind / human activities

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Soil Degredation

it is the intensive agriculture and industrial pollution

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sustainable agriculture management and land management strategies

to combat those problems you need to have

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Conservation Tillage

reducing plowing

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Crop rotation and cover crops

enhancing soil fertility and prevent nutrient depletion

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agroforestry

integrating tress and shurbs

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Contour farming and terracing

reducing runoff and soil erosion on slopes

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composting and organic amendments

improving soil fertility and microbial health

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Efficient water management

implementing irrigations

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Biochar Application

increasing carbon sequestration

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Integrated Pest MAnagemnet (IPM)

reducing reliance in chemical pesticides

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