Soil Scientist
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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The soil is made up of minerals, organic matter, and microorganisms
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Soil scientists study the chemical, physical,and biological composition of soil
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Soil is a renewable resource
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Soil scientist have to go collect soil from where they are studying
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Soil scientists work indoors and outdoors on a daily basis
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A soil scientist is a person who is qualified to evaluate and interpret soils
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soil scientists who work for the federal government conduct soil surveys, classifying and mapping soils
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They provide information and recommendations to farmers and other landowners regarding the best use of land
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Study soil characteristics to classify soils on the basis of factors such as geographic location, landscape position, and soil properties.
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They also study the responses of various soil types to fertilizers, tillage practices, and crop rotation.
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