Soil Science
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This Soil Science page on GoConqr gathers community-made mind maps, flashcards, quizzes and notes, from soil texture, nutrients and organic matter to irrigation, salinity and soil conservation. It's built for university students and professional candidates, school students, and teachers after ready-made material. There are over 70 resources here, including more than 10 quizzes, over 30 mind maps and over 20 flashcard decks, shared by more than 60 contributors. Most suit university-level study, with some for school. Pick a map, then test yourself with a quiz.
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- Soil formation, profiles and types8
- Soil properties and growing media5
- Soil texture and structure6
- Soil water and aeration5
- Soil chemistry and cation exchange6
- Soil organic matter6
- Soil microorganisms7
- Soil fertility and fertilizers10
- Soil and crop relationships5
- Soil salinity and sodicity5
- Soil assessment and land capability5
- Soil management and conservation9
Top Soil Science resources
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Mind map Irrigation -
Mind map Soils: Module 3
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106 questionsSoil Science Final - Quiz
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61 questionsSoils Final which of the following does the soil provide to improve plant growth?
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80 questionsSoil and Water Management Which of the following is negatively charged?
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47 cardsCoils & Civs Quiz 1 Is class attendance correlated with grade earned?
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46 questionsTest#1 SCSC301
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70 cardsUntitled
Quizzes
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106 questionsSoil Science Final - Quiz
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61 questionsSoils Final which of the following does the soil provide to improve plant growth?
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80 questionsSoil and Water Management Which of the following is negatively charged?
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46 questionsTest#1 SCSC301
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18 questionsSoils final exam volcanic environments, poorly crystalline minerals
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20 questionsUntitled A late May hail storm went through a famers canola field at the time the second true leaves were unfolding....
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14 questionsKey Points Review Chapter 1 A quiz to review the key points from the first chapter of the textbook.
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46 questionsTest#3 SCSC301
Mind maps
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47 cardsCoils & Civs Quiz 1 Is class attendance correlated with grade earned?
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70 cardsUntitled
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45 cardsSoils A1 - A4 Test Explain the origin of the sediments that comprise the sedimentary rocks of western Canada and indicate why ...
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51 cardsSoil Physics Physical Properties of Soil
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26 cardsSoils
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30 cardsPlant and Soil nutrition Chapter 2 What are the three categories of rock?
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19 cardsSoil & Layers This is the types and Soils and layers
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29 cardsUntitled What % of organic matter needs to be in soil to be classified as "Organic Soil"?
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Untitled ReviewHumusica 1, article 3: Essential bases–Quick look at the classificationAugusto Zanellaa,⁎, Jean-François Pongeb, Rein de Waalc, Chiara Ferronatod, Maria De Nobilie,Jérôme JuilleretfaUniversity of Padua, ItalybMu...
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Soils Lecture 2 Soil Dispersion Dispersive soils will form crusts, and are highly susceptible to erosion. Dispersion (clod produces cloudy, turbid water): is caused largely by high levels of exchangeable sodium in the soil and e...
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Modern food production, Soils and Conservation Agriculture Conservation Agriculture Introduction Conservation agriculture is defined as minimal disturbance (No-till, NT) and permanent soil cover (mulch) combined with crop rotations. Modern Food Production
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crop rotation Crop rotation is an approach to deciding which crop to plant where in a vegetable garden or crop field from one year to the next.Crop rotation is important to organic farmers growing crops on a large scale and less so...
Topics in Soil Science
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About Soil Science
GoConqr OriginalWhat the resources cover
The mind maps make up the largest share of this unit. The SOIL map sets out soil fertility, soil texture (sand, silt and clay) and the major and minor nutrients. Root Environment looks at what soil does for a plant: physical support, and holding air, water and nutrients. Its excerpt breaks soil down into minerals, water, air, organic matter and living organisms.
Organic matter gets plenty of attention. Soils: Module 3 covers bulk density, CEC, buffering, water holding capacity and the carbon cycle. SF Soil looks at organic matter levels and how they change over time.
Management and practice
Irrigation covers why crops are watered and how needs vary with climate, crop, cultivar and growing season. Agricultural practise covers tillage, fertilisers, liming, manures and shifting cultivation. The note on crop rotation explains how to decide which crop goes where from one year to the next.
There are also maps on salinity, soil conservation, green manures and mycorrhizal fungi, plus a flashcard deck on soil salinity and sodicity.
Where to start
- Begin with SOIL and Root Environment to get the basic vocabulary.
- Move to Soils: Module 3 for organic matter and carbon.
- Look at Irrigation and Agricultural practise for management.
- Use the Soil Capability Classes flashcards to learn the class and subclass labels.
Using quizzes and maps together
Read a map first, then take a quiz such as Soil Science Final - Quiz or Soil and Water Management. Note which questions you missed and go back to the matching branch of the map. Flashcard decks such as Soil Physics and fertilizers suit short, repeated sessions.
Where this unit sits
Soil Science belongs to the Plant Science, Soils and Water strand of Agriculture and agronomy. The resources were made by GoConqr users, so wording and depth vary. Choose a map that matches your course, then try the quiz that fits it.
Frequently asked questions
Which resource should I open first?
Start with the SOIL mind map, which sets out soil fertility, texture and the main nutrients. Then open Root Environment to see what soil is made of and what it does for plants. Once those feel familiar, try a quiz to check what has stuck.
What do the mind maps on this page cover?
They range from basics such as soil texture, nutrients and organic matter to irrigation, tillage, liming and manures. Others look at salinity, soil conservation, green manures, microbes and mycorrhizal fungi. There are over 30 maps, so you can follow one topic from several angles.
Are there quizzes I can use to test myself?
Yes, there are more than 10 quizzes. Examples include Soil Science Final - Quiz, Soil and Water Management, Improve Soil and Media and a quiz on salt affected soils. Use them after reading a map to find which topics need another look.
Are these resources free, and who made them?
Every resource listed here is free to open, study and take, with no account needed. They were made by GoConqr users, not by GoConqr itself. A free account also saves your quiz scores and lets you make your own quizzes, mind maps, flashcards and notes.
Who is this unit suitable for?
Most resources are pitched at university students and professional candidates, with a smaller share for school students. Teachers can use the ready-made maps, decks and quizzes as class material. Because users made them, check each one against your own course.
What if the topic I need is missing?
Try a nearby title first. Soil management, soil conservation and salinity each appear in several resources. If nothing fits, you can make your own mind map, flashcards or quiz on the topic, which helps your revision too.