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1.In the Landjudging contest what land factors are used to

determine land class?

1. LANDFACTORS

SlopeTopsoil thicknessErosionTopsoil TexturePermeability of SubsoilDrainageEffective Depth

2. How do you determine topsoil

texture and permeability of the

subsoil?

2. TOPSOIL AND PERMEABILTY

By creating a ribbon

3. In your own words explain the process

of making a ribbon to determine topsoil

texture.

3. MAKING A RIBBON

Answers may vary.

4. Why is it important to

understand what type of soil you

have before building a

home/building?

4. Improper soils can cause:

Drainage Issues/ Flooding

Foundation Issues

Landscaping will not grow or is not cost effective.

5. What is a soil profile?

5. A vertical/ cross section of the soil at a particular place.

6. All parts of the Soil Triangle.

TREE IDENTIFICATION

There will be 10 Trees to Identify from your Tree ID notebook!