Description:
This introduction to soils by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) explains properties of soil, soil behavior, and soil forming processes. It is intended to accompany county soil surveys, which are available from the NRCS office responsible for that county. Illustrations are clear and informative.

Organization:
Natural Resources Conservation Service

URL:
http://www.statlab.iastate.edu/soils/nssc/nsscprod/surdown.pdf

Contact:
Conservation Communications Staff, P.O. Box 2890, Washington, DC, 20013

Cost:
Free

Education Level:
General
Grades 9-12

Subject:
Agriculture
Soil Science

Date Added to teachearth.com:
8/19/01