41. Soil - New World Encyclopedia soil is the mixture of minerals, organic matter, liquids, and gases covering most of the Earth 's land surface and that serves, or has the ability to serve, as a medium for the http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Soil

Soil From New World Encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search Previous (Soichiro Honda) Next (Sojourner Truth) Loess field in Germany Soil is the mixture of minerals , organic matter, liquids, and gases covering most of the Earth 's land surface and that serves, or has the ability to serve, as a medium for the growth of land plants . Although it may be covered by shallow water, if the water is too deep to support land plants (typically more than 2.5 meters), then the rock-covering mixture is not considered to be soil (USDA 1999). Soil is vitally important to all life on land. It supports rooted plants, provides a habitat and shelter to many animals , and it is the home to bacteria fungi , and other microorganisms that recycle organic material for reuse by plants. While the general concept of soil is well established, the definition of soil varies, according to the perspective of the discipline or occupation using soil as a resource. Soil is among our most important natural resources because of its position in the landscape and its dynamic, physical, chemical, and biologic functions. It has been both used and misused. On the positive side, human creativity is expressed in using soil for agriculture, gardening and landscaping, utilizing peat as an energy source, producing fertilizers to replenish lost nutrients, employing soils as building materials (such as adobe and mudbrick), and transforming

42. Soil Science Education Home Page Aims to foster awareness about soil and its importance to life. With practical and illustrated soil science activities for school children. http://soil.gsfc.nasa.gov/

What's New? Features Links Resources ... Index Featured Soil Profile Amman Baccalaureate School, Amman, Jordan Here's the Soil Of The Month Archive Soil Science Basics Society the Environment ... Privacy, Security, Notices This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 9801747. Soil Science Society of America Recipient: American Society of Agronomy 2002 Educational Materials Awards Program Certificate of Excellence This page's URL is: http://soil.gsfc.nasa.gov Webmaster: Izolda Trakhtenberg Information Contact: Izolda Trakhtenberg Illustration by: Rich Potter Responsible civil servant: Dr. Elissa Levine Goddard Space Flight Center Please send us your comments Last updated: April 20, 2005

43. Soil Mechanics: Definition From Answers.com The application of the laws of solid and fluid mechanics to soils and similar granular materials as a basis for design, construction, and maintenance of stable foundations and http://www.answers.com/topic/soil-mechanics

44. Home Page of kits and teacher material available....... An educational program designed to teach the importance of soil, types of soil, erosion processes, and soil conservation principles. http://projectsoil.org/Default.htm

Welcome to Project Soil Sponsored by the Upper Hondo Soil and Water Conservation District located in Capitan, NM

45. Www.indiaagronet.com - Indian Agricultural Resources - Soil Management Indian Agricultural Resources Portal for farmers and experts in soil management. http://www.indiaagronet.com/indiaagronet/soil_management/Soil_mgmt.htm

46. BLM NSTC Soil Biological Communties Educational site describing soil and the life forms in it. basic introduction to the soil making process. Special pages for Kids. http://www.blm.gov/nstc/soil/index.html

Soil Biological Communities The Dirt on Dirt Soil is filled with life. Whole communities, some of them very complex and with distinct functions, are literally right under our feet. In fact, the majority of rangeland ecosystem diversity occurs below-ground and up to 90 percent of the total productivity of rangelands occurs in the soil. Think of that shovel full of soil as hiding a thriving, dynamic, and very busy community, with different organisms filling important roles to make the whole thing work. Once you have viewed our site, if you want to know more about soils and soil biological communities talk to a Bureau of Land Management soil scientist. They are trained to understand the complex workings of soils and how the health of the soils on our public lands can be maintained. So come with us to discover another world; the world of soil biological communities. Examples of Rangeland Ecosystems in the Western United States Colorado Plateau Snake River Canyon, Columbia River Basin Sonoran Deser t Next Page Website Credits For further information, e-mail Content Manager

47. Soil - EHow.com Learn about soil on eHow.com. Find info and videos including About soil, About soil, soils soil Fertility and much more. http://www.ehow.com/soil/

Family Food Health Home Money Style More Home Soil Soil Soil Featured Articles Soil and its fertility determine how well plants will grow in an area. Soil is categorized by its texture, which dictates many of the soil's properties, including fertility. Specific plants have different fertility requirements and, therefore, grow better in certain kinds of soils. Gardeners can add fertilizers to soil to alter the... What Is Soil? Soil is not just dirt. It is the evolving layer of decomposing rock that covers parts of the Earth not covered by water or sand. Soil covers just 10 percent of the Earth's surface but produces all of the world's crops. The biology of soil and its physical properties are the subject of study for agronomists, soil and materials... Is Salmonella in the Soil? Of the more than 2,500 types of salmonella bacteria, only about a dozen make people ill. Food poisoning is most commonly linked to salmonella infection. Salmonella bacteria live in the intestines of humans, animals and birds. If feces come in contact with the ground, it can contaminate soil, plants, water and the fish, birds and... Characterization of Soils Many factors contribute to soil development and character. Often, soils are a work in progress as external factors continue to influence their character, composition and chemical properties. Characterization can therefore be viewed on several fronts. The vegetation of an area reflects the soil character and plays a role in its...

48. The Field Museum | Underground Adventure Educational site for students and teachers about soil and soil biology. http://www.fieldmuseum.org/undergroundadventure/

www.fieldmuseum.org search sitemap help Home There's more to soil than meets the eye. The world of soil is a rich habitat for many amazing creatures. What do you think life would be like if you lived underground? You've come to the right place to find out! Want to find out how it feels to be a half-inch tall? Transmogrify! You're not alone under the soil. Test your knowledge in our Critter Quiz Take a Virtual Tour to experience the Underground Adventure exhibition at The Field Museum. Plus find activities you can do at home or school to explore the world beneath your feet in the Kid Zone Meet the Creepy Critters Kid Zone Just for Teachers ... Resources You Can Do To Improve Soil Quality! Home Meet the Creepy Critters Kid Zone Just for Teachers ... Resources 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60605-2496 Linking Policy Technical Support webmaster@fieldmuseum.org

49. Soil Introduction . An important factor influencing the productivity of our planet's various ecosystems is the nature of their soils. soils are vital for the existence of many forms http://www.eoearth.org/article/Soil

50. Recommended Soil Testing Procedures For The Northeastern United States - 3rd Edi Describes important soil tests and explains how to perform and interpret them. http://ag.udel.edu/extension/agnr/soiltesting.htm

County Specific Information New Castle County Kent County Sussex County Find information about: Other Resources: Fact Sheet Search Search in: Title Author County Search all Subjects Related Directories: Recommended Soil Testing Procedures for the Northeastern United States 3rd Edition Northeastern Regional Publication No. 493 Agricultural Experiment Stations of Connecticut, Delaware, Maine,Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and West Virginia. Revised October 15, 2009 Table of Contents Foreword Maurice L. Horton,USDA Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service Introduction J. Tom Sims and Ann Wolf Chapter 1: Laboratory Quality Assurance Programs Bruce Hoskins, University of Maine Chapter 2: Soil Sample Preparation and Extraction Bruce Hoskins, University of Maine Donald Ross, University of Vermont Chapter 3: Recommended Soil pH and Lime Requirement Tests J. Thomas Sims, University of Delaware Donald Eckert, Ohio State University Chapter 4: Recommended Soil Nitrate-N Tests Dawn Pettinelli, University of Connecticut

51. Soil - Wiktionary A mixture of sand and organic material, used to support plant growth. (uncountable) The unconsolidated mineral or organic material on the immediate surface of the earth http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/soil

soil Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary Jump to: navigation search Contents English Pronunciation Etymology 1 Noun ... edit English Soil at varying depths. Wikipedia has an article on: Soil Wikipedia edit Pronunciation IPA /sɔɪl/ SAMPA /sOIl/ Audio (US) file Rhymes: -ɔɪl edit Etymology 1 From Middle English soile soyle sule ground, earth , partly from Anglo-Norman soyl bottom, ground, pavement , from Latin solium seat, threshold, place , mistaken for Latin solum ground, foundation, earth, sole of the foot ; and partly from Old English sol mud, mire, wet sand , from Proto-Germanic *sulan mud, spot , from Proto-Indo-European *sūl- thick liquid . Cognate with Middle Low German söle dirt, mud Middle Dutch sol dirt, filth Middle High German sol söl dirt, mud, mire Danish søle mud, muck . See also sole edit Noun soil countable and uncountable plural soils uncountable A mixture of sand and organic material, used to support plant growth. uncountable The unconsolidated mineral or organic material on the immediate surface of the earth that serves as a natural medium for the growth of land plants. uncountable The unconsolidated mineral or organic matter on the surface of the earth that has been subjected to and shows effects of genetic and environmental factors of: climate (including water and temperature effects), and macro- and microorganisms, conditioned by relief, acting on parent material over a period of time. A product-soil differs from the material from which it is derived in many physical, chemical, biological, and morphological properties and characteristics.

52. Soil And Fertilizers Information on all aspects of soil fertility and fertilizers. http://www.agnet.org/library/soilfert/

Skip to the page content area. Site search: Home About Us Major Activities FFTC ... Plant Protection Soil and Fertilizers Vegetables and Fruit Soil and Fertilizers Subcategories: Fertilizers, Soil Fertility, Plant Nutrition (144) Soil and Water Conservation and Management (151) Soil Microbiology (7) Soil Survey and Classification (25) Issues in Asian Agriculture Management of Agrochemical Residues in Foods New Solutions to Soil Pollution and Distribution, Bioavailability and Management of Heavy Metals Sustainable Management of the Soil Rhizosphere System for Efficient Crop Production and Fertilizer Use Newsletter Columns Promoting Area-Wide Management of Key Insect Pests F .14 Wenchow St. , Taipei 10616 Taiwan R.O.C. Tel Fax Email FFTC

53. Soil - An Overview Of Soil An overview of the soil of the lithosphere of the earth. Learn all about soil from your About.com Guide to Geography. http://geography.about.com/od/physicalgeography/a/soil.htm

zWASL=1;zGRH=1 zGCID=this.zGCID?zGCID+" test11":" test11" zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') zDO=0 Home Education Geography Geography Search Geography What Is Geography? Maps Share w(x2+zWl+'?p=1" zT="18/1[N" rel="nofollow">Print') Free Geography Newsletter! Sign Up Discuss in my Forum Soil Soil is a Complex System of Minerals, Gas, Water, Organisms, and More By Matt Rosenberg , About.com Guide See More About: soil soil size physical geography lithosphere zSB(3,3) The soil that lies across our plains and fields is a complex environment of minerals, organic material, water, gasses, and living organisms. Soil allows plants to grow, supporting life on our planet. Soil depth worldwide averages a mere six inches (fifteen centimeters). Soil and its underlying layers are classified into layers known as "horizons." From the surface to the bedrock, these layers are: O Horizon - The top layer of soil, composed primarily of organic material, such as the litter of leaves and plants, insects, and microorganisms. A Horizon - Also known as the topsoil, where seeds germinate and plants' roots thrive.

54. NMSU SWAT Lab Self supporting lab at New Mexico State University providing chemical testing for plants and soils. http://swatlab.nmsu.edu/

The Soil, Water, and Agricultural Testing Laboratory Box Dept. PGEL Building , Westside Entrance Las Cruces NM (575)646-4422 Fax: (575)646-5185 On the front lines protecting the people of New Mexico BEFORE there was Homeland Security Wall of Shame Thank you for visiting our site. The SWAT Lab is a group of self-supporting labs at New Mexico State University . We offer chemical testing for plants and soils. In cooperation with the Extension Service, fertilizer recommendations can also be provided. SWAT, accredited by A2LA, is certified by the State of New Mexico Environment Department to test drinking water. SWAT in addition has a basic microbiological testing service for drinking and waste water testing. If you are not sure of your needs or wants or if the data you are searching for appear to be out of date, please call us at (575) 646 4422. TRUST your chemical testing to the Analysts at SWAT! ... Submitting Samples to SWAT PLEASE NOTE: EFFECTIVE July 1, 2009 PRICES HAVE CHANGED. Soil Water plant Air Personnel Laboratory Location Forms Instructions ... Climate Homepage

55. Soil - Simple English Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia soil (sometimes called dirt) is the combination of rock, mineral fragments (pieces) made by weathering (wind, rain, sun, snow, etc.), and organic matter (living things), water http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil

Soil From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search Loess field in Germany Soil horizons are caused by combined biological, chemical and physical effects Motorcycle rider digging into soil Soil (sometimes called dirt ) is the combination of rock mineral fragments (pieces) made by weathering ( wind rain sun snow , etc.), and organic matter (living things), water , and air . It is mostly made up of grains of weathered rock and varying amounts of humus . The type of soil depends on the mix of humus and on the size of the grains of the rock. The grains can be very small and smooth, such as clay, or they can be larger, like grains of sand or even a piece of gravel. Soils are important to our ecosystem for six main reasons: first, soils are a place for plants to grow; second, soils control the speed and the purity of water that moves through them; third, soils recycle nutrients from dead animals and plants; fourth, soils change the air that surrounds the earth, called the atmosphere ; fifth, soils are a place to live for animals, insects and very small living things called microorganisms ; sixth, soils are the oldest and the most used building materials.

56. Rutgers NJAES: Soil Fertility Application recommendations for different fertilizers. http://njaes.rutgers.edu/horsepastures/soil_fertility.htm

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57. Soil (pedology) -- Britannica Online Encyclopedia soil (pedology), the biologically active, porous medium that has developed in the uppermost layer of the Earth’s crust. soil is one of the principal substrata of life on http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/552611/soil

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58. Soil Fertility A large collection of information ranging from soil test interpretation to prevention of nutrient deficiencies. http://www.agronext.iastate.edu/soilfertility/

INDEX A B C ... Faculty/Staff ISU Search Soil Fertility Nutrient Topics Lime and soil pH Manure nutrients Nitrogen Nutrient deficiencies ... ISU Extension Questions? Contact John Sawyer Professor Extension Soil Fertility Specialist Phone: (515) 294-1923 Fax: (515) 294-9985 Email: jsawyer@iastate.edu Antonio Mallarino Professor, Soil Fertility Phone: (515) 294-6200 Fax: (515) 294-2458 Email: apmallar@iastate.edu Soil Fertility Home Page Welcome to the Iowa State University Agronomy Extension Soil Fertility Home Page. Nutrient topics are listed on the left side. Simply click on a topic of interest and you can find information about that topic, including Extension publications, newsletter articles, conference proceedings and reports, presentations, and links to other related sites. Links also provide access to soil fertility decision aid tools, a photo gallery, and the ISU Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory. Current Topic Corn Stalk Nitrate Interpretation John Sawyer, Professor, Department of Agronomy, Iowa State University September 14, 2010

59. SOiL – Free Listening, Videos, Concerts, Stats, & Pictures At Last.fm Watch videos listen free to soil Halo, Pride more, plus 25 pictures. There is more than one artist with this name 1) soil is a fivepiece Alternative Metal band from http://www.last.fm/music/SOiL

Last.fm Music Radio Events ... Join English Help Come work with us! Last.fm is hiring » Deutsch Español Français Italiano Polski Português Руccкий Svenska Türkçe Artist Biography Pictures Videos ... Play SOiL Radio SOiL On Tour 7,908,589 plays (398,803 listeners) In your library (0 plays) 446 shouts Shop now at Amazon LFM.Button.pushAffiliation(44, 6, 1000684); More options Download Amazon LFM.Button.pushAffiliation(44, 6, 1000684); Add to my Library Share (1993 – present) There is more than one artist with this name: 1) SOiL is a five-piece Alternative Metal band from Chicago, formed in 1997 by ex-members of renowned death metal acts Broken Hope and Oppressor. After three efforts (the EP SOiL, the EP El Chupacabra and the first album Throttle Junkies), they gained international success with their album Scars. Their success was helped by singles such as Halo and Unreal, which bear their distinctive harsh but emotional and melodic sound. Current members * AJ Cavalier - vocals (2004-) * Adam Zadel - guitars/vocals * Tim King - bass * Tom Schofield - drums * Shaun Glass - guitars (1997-2008) Shaun left the band in 2008 due to creative differences.

60. Soil Test Interpretations Gives examples of soil test values and explains their significance. http://aces.nmsu.edu/pubs/_a/a-122.html

Skip navigation. New Mexico State University Numbered Publications Extension Research Task Force Author Guidelines Ext/Exp Station Pubs Ext/Exp Station Pubs Other Publications Variety Test Reports Hay Market Reports Annual Data Reports Crop Costs and Return Estimates - ... Navajo Videos Resources Farm*A*Syst Library Archives Cooperative Extension Contact us ... NMSU Home You are here: NMSU College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences How To Publications Soil Test Interpretations Guide A-122 Esteban Herrera, Extension Horticulturist College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences New Mexico State University This publication is scheduled to be updated and reissued 5/05. A soil test can be an important management tool in developing an efficient soil fertility program, as well as monitoring a field for potential soil and water management problems. A soil test provides basic information on the nutrient supplying capacity of the soil. However, a test is not reliable if the soil sample is taken incorrectly or is improperly handled after collection. If you need help taking a soil sample properly, see your county Extension agent for publications on the proper soil sampling methods, and for a soil sampling kit. Because analytical techniques vary among laboratories, the number values reported may vary from lab to lab. Numbers used by each have specific meanings for the laboratory. The interpretations discussed here are for the Soil, Plant and Water Testing Lab at New Mexico State University.

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