Weathering and Soils: Soils as a Natural Resource

Section Objectives Icon Section Objectives

After you have completed this section, you will be able to:

  1. Explain the uses of soil and why soil is important to society.
  2. Describe the agents of soil erosion.
  3. Explain why soil erosion is an environmental concern.
  4. Discuss the impact of human activity on soil erosion and soil fertility.
  5. Describe methods of soil conservation.
  6. Demonstrate the effects of conservation efforts on sedimentation and erosion.
  7. Relate land use to soil characteristics.