(par 2.2.1. 9) Salinity and water quality fact sheet
Salinity and water quality fact sheet http://www.environment.gov.au/water/quality/publications/factsheet-salinity-and-water-quality Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, 2012 Salinity and water quality fact sheet (PDF – 888 KB) (PDF – 887.35 KB) Salinity is a measure of the content of salts in soil or water. Salts are highly soluble in surface and groundwater and can be transported […]
(par 2.2.1. 7.1) Effects of Topography
What Effect Does Geography Have on Climate? http://science.opposingviews.com/effect-geography-climate-5100.html by John Peterson, Demand Media Geography and climate are interrelated. Ablestock.com/AbleStock.com/Getty Images Geography has a primary effect on climate, and a good idea can be formed about the particular climate of a given area by its location on a map. The mountains, valleys and bodies of water […]
(par 2.2.1. 6.5) Soil Formation & Soil Horizons
Soil Formation & Soil Horizons http://nerrs.noaa.gov/doc/siteprofile/acebasin/html/envicond/soil/slform.htm A number of conceptual models of soil formation have been postulated over the years. The two that have been key in our basic understanding of soils and soil formation are those of Hans Jenny (1941) and Roy W. Simonson (1959). Five Factors of Soil Formation Jenny (1941) addressed the question […]