Title: Explain land capability classes.
Course: Ecology and Environmental Management (18003-36) > Section: Protecting the Environment – Soil

Explanation should include

- soil classes (1, 2, 3)
- type of soil
- erosion hazard
- hydric vs. nonhydric soils
- rooting-zone limitations
- climate
- use of chart in soil survey.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How does slope affect the capability class of a soil?
- What are the different land capability classes?
- How do texture, depth, permeability, water-holding capacity, and type of clay minerals affect the land use and capability class of a soil?