Importance
Can we survive without soil ?
NO
What percent of Earth’s soils have been already degraded by soil erosion?
33%, one-third of the Earth’s soil
Give an example of a soil conservation method
- conservation tillage
- cover cropping
- crop rotation
- mulching
What does soil provide that is essential for crops to grow?
Nutrients
What are the TWO primary causes of soil erosion?
Wind and water
Describe what soil conservation is IN DETAIL!
Soil conservation is any and all practices that protect land from degradation, depletion, and erosion.
How much of our global food supply does soil produce?
95%
Describe what soil erosion is IN DETAIL!
Soil erosion is the displacement and removal of topsoil by natural forces (like wind and water) or human activity.
How many soil conservation methods did I cover in my presentation?
4