Explain techniques associated with soil management.

Explanation should include

identifying the physical and chemical properties of soil
describing how soil quality directly affects water quality, biodiversity, wildlife habitat, plant growth, and crop production
explaining how to improve soil quality
analyzing a plot of land to determine which soil management techniques would be most applicable
devising a soil management plan to minimize erosion and maximize biodiversity, plant productivity, and the formation of topsoil
describing how maintenance and enhancement of soil quality maintains maximum efficiency in crop productivity over time by enhancing nutrient cycling and encouraging site-specific application of nutrients and pesticides. It protects water and air quality and preserves the beneficial functions of the soil in specific ecosystems.

What types of data, information, and results are provided in a soil analysis?
What is the difference between chemical, physical, and biological aspects of the soil?
Why is lime applied to land? Sulfur?
Why is prior knowledge of plant species important for nutrient recommendations?
How often should one take a soil sample of one’s land if one wants to grow vegetable or grazing crops?
How does one best support biological health and diversity in soil?
What is the effect of soil pH on plant growth?
Why is soil biology important to soil quality?
What are the major nutrients needed for plant growth?
How can one use the information provided in a soil analysis to properly manage the soil and/or land?