Understanding Our Earth: Soil

Shows soil profile--topsoil, subsoil, mantle rock and bed rock--with visual breakdown of the elements of soil--sand, decaying plant and animal matter, and clay. Discusses the types of soil in the U S and the importance of soil conservation.

More in Understanding Our Earth Series

  1. Understanding Our Earth: Soil 1953
  2. Understanding Our Earth: How Its Surface Changes. 1956
  3. Understanding our Earth : Rocks and Minerals 1957
  4. Understanding Our Earth - Glaciers 1977
  5. Understanding Our Earth - Rocks And Minerals 1977
  6. Understanding Our Earth - Soil 1977

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