This article throws light upon the ten important principles governing land use. Some of the principles are: 1. The Principle of Maximization 2. The Equimarginal Principles 3. The Principle of Diminishing Marginal Rate of Substitution 4. The Principle of Diminishing Marginal Productivity 5. The Principle of Specialization and Comparative Advantage 6. The Principle of First Choice and Others. Principle # [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the definition, purpose and types of soil survey. Definition and Purpose of Soil Survey: A soil survey is the systematic description of soils in the field, their grouping into well-defined mapping units like soil series, phases etc. to identify their best use and show their location on the map. The purpose of [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the genetic and modern systems of soil classification. Genetic System of Soil Classification: Russian scientist V.V. Docuchaev first suggested the genetic system of soil classification, which was further developed by the American Soil Scientist C.F. Marbut. According to this system, each soil possesses certain properties which develop as a consequence of the [...]