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Soil & Storie Index Assignment Video Presentation Part 1
1) What was Mr. Stoddard's reason for feeling soil is important?
2) Historically, why were soils surveyed and mapped?
3) What is the reason for using the Storie Index? Briefly define.
4) What does a Storie Index rating of 80-100 represent?
5) List the 4 factors involved in the Storie Index rating system.
6) Which one of the Factors represents "slope?"
7) Which one of the Factors represents "texture?"
8) Which one of the Factors represents "characteristics of the soil profile?"
9) Which one of the Factors represents "other conditions?"
10) Why do silt loam soils typically receive the highest rating amongst texture types?
11) What has caused slope not to be as relevant to the rating system as in the past?
12) What is 1 example of a Factor X condition that can cause plant growth issues?