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AP environmental science. Episode 6, Soil and soil dynamics.

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In this video Paul Andersen explains how soils are formed and classified. Weathering of rock creates particles which are mixed with water, air, and organic material. Soils are classified according to particle size, chemical makeup, and horizon distribution. A brief discussion of soil loss through er...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Andersen, Paul (Speaker)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: Bozeman, MT : Bozeman Science, 2015.
Series:Academic Video Online
Subjects:
Environmental sciences > Study and teaching.
Soil science.
Soil conservation.
Soils > Analysis.
Sciences de l'environnement > Étude et enseignement.
Pédologie.
Sols > Conservation.
Sols > Analyse.
Instructional films.
Films de formation.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:In this video Paul Andersen explains how soils are formed and classified. Weathering of rock creates particles which are mixed with water, air, and organic material. Soils are classified according to particle size, chemical makeup, and horizon distribution. A brief discussion of soil loss through erosion, compaction, and salinization is included.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed January 27, 2021).
Physical Description:1 online resource (10 minutes)
Playing Time:00:09:23