Soil Basics
What is a dynamic natural body which aids in sustaining life?
Soil
This term refers to the removal of topsoil faster than it can be replaced by soil forming processes due to natural and man-made causes
Soil Erosion
This is used to display orientation of directions on a map
Compass Rose
What does GPS Stand for?
Global Positioning Systems
This type of survey generates required information to establish boundaries for better management of wildlife resources
Wildlife Land Surveys
How many years does it take to develop one inch of top soil?
1,000 years
Soil ____________ is the reduction of pore space by pressing soil particles together, causing reduced water infiltration and loss of soil structure
Compaction
This part of a map is often also called the map key
Legend
What does GIS stand for?
Geographical Information Systems
This type of survey is used to determine the location of land ownership lines
Boundary Survey
What are the 4 components that make up soil?
Air, Water, Organic Matter, Mineral Particles
A _________________ is a detailed report of the soils of an area
Soil Survey
This kind of map is commonly used in weather reports on the evening news
Climate Maps
Google Earth and MapQuest are example of what type of map?
Electronic
Wildlife tracking collars utilize what kind of technology?
GPS
What are the three soil textures?
Sand, Silt, & Clay
Man-Made Soil Loss is mainly caused by __________ and __________
Agriculture and construction
In this type of map water is blue, mountains are blue, and deserts are yellow
Physical Map
Ethnography is the study of what?
People & Cultures
This type of survey involves gathering and preparing evidence for courtroom testimony involving boundary disputes
Court Exhibit Survey
Soil ____________ refers to the arrangement of aggregates in a soil
Structure
Name 2 tillage methods used to conserve soil
No-Till, Minimum Tillage, Mulch-Till, Ridge-Till, Strip-Till
This type of map is often used by airplanes, ships, and the military
Land Coordinate Maps
What does UAV stand for?
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (aka drones)
How many species is wildlife tracking used on around the world?
*Bonus - What species did we track in class?
Over 100 species
*Sharks