1. What are the components of the Universal Soil Loss Equation and how do they affect water erosion?

2. What are the 3 mechanisms by which soil particles can be transported by the wind?

3. Describe some of the conservation practices that can be used to minimize soil erosion under each of the following land uses:

urban

agricultural

forestry

4. Describe some of the on-site impacts of soil erosion.

5. Describe some of the off-site impacts.

6. Explain how erosion is addressed at the national level in the US.