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  • 29 minutes

Basic Soil Science

 

Soil vs. dirt – do you know the difference?

Soil is a living entity. Dirt is often considered as soil in the wrong place or material to be used for engineering purposes. Soil or topsoil is biological and supports hydrological and ecological functions. This video provides an introduction to soil science and the elements of soil formation and how time and climate can affect soil.

Runtime: 28 minutes