Goal: To discuss the importance of soil as well as the benefits soil provides.

Description: This presentation identifies the important functions soil provides and discusses the basic soil properties. Soil horizons are identified as well as the soil orders. Soil conservation techniques are discussed as well as factors which contribute to soil erosion.

Objectives:

1. To establish the importance of soil and discuss various soil properties.

2. To identify and discuss soil horizons.

3. To discuss the soil orders.

4. To discuss the importance of conserving soil.

5. To explain the importance of using soil for its best intended use.