Climate and Soil Moisture

Use the maps below to determine the climate and soil moisture content of the Bama and Holdrege soils. There are questions that follow the images.

**Nebraska and Alabama average temperature from 1895 - 2005. Note. The temperature is measured in Fahrenheit.** *Image courtesy of http://www.cdc.noaa.gov/USclimate/*

Quiz

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Question 1a: What is the average temperature in Nebraska? (Note: use the precipitation and temperature maps above)

40-50 ° F

According to the temperature map, the farm is not located in this temperature range.

50-60 ° F

According to the temperature map, the farm is located in this temperature range.

60-70 ° F

According to the temperature map, the farm is not located in this temperature range.

Looks Good! According to the temperature map, the farm is located in this temperature range.

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Question 1b: What is the average temperature in Alabama? (Note: use the precipitation and temperature maps above)

40-50 ° F

According to the temperature map, the farm is not located in this temperature range.

50-60 ° F

According to the temperature map, the farm is not located in this temperature range.

60-70 ° F

According to the temperature map, the farm is located in this temperature range.

Looks Good! According to the temperature map, the farm is located in this temperature range.

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Question 2b: What is the average precipitation in Nebraska? (Note: use the precipitation and temperature maps above)

20-22 inches

According to the precipitation map, the farm is not located in this precipitation range.

22-24 inches

According to the precipitation map, the farm is located in this precipitation range.

24-26 inches

According to the precipitation map, the farm is not located in this precipitation range.

Looks Good! According to the precipitation map, the farm is located in this precipitation range.

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Question 2b: What is the average precipitation in Alabama‏‏? (Note: use the precipitation and temperature maps above)

52-54 inches

According to the precipitation map, the farm is not located in this precipitation range.

54-56 inches

According to the precipitation map, the farm is located in this precipitation range.

56-58 inches

According to the precipitation map, the farm is not located in this precipitation range.

Looks Good! According to the precipitation map, the farm is located in this precipitation range.

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Question 3a: What is the soil moisture regime of Nebraska‏?

To review this concept click on the link: Soil Genesis and Development Lesson 6.10

Typic Ustic

According to the soil moisture regime map, the farm is located in the ustic moisture regime- an area characterized sufficient moisture to plants but moisture will be limited during some of the growing season.

Aridic Ustic

According to the soil moisture regime map, the farm is not located in an overly dry moisture regime. Soil in this moisture regime require irrigation to grow plants.

Udic Ustic

According to the soil moisture regime map, the farm is not located in an overly wet moisture regime. These areas usually need artificial drainage to grow most.

Looks Good! According to the soil moisture regime map, the farm is located in the ustic moisture regime- an area characterized sufficient moisture to plants but moisture will be limited during some of the growing season.

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Question 3b: What is the soil moisture regime of Alabama‏?

To review this concept click on the link: Soil Genesis and Development Lesson 6.10

Udic

According to the soil moisture regime map, the farm is located in the udic moisture regime. These areas have sufficient moisture to grow plants.

Aquic

According to the soil moisture regime map, the farm is not located in an overly wet moisture regime. These areas usually need artificial drainage to grow most plants.

Xeric

According to the soil moisture regime map, the farm is not located in an overly dry moisture regime. Soil in this moisture regime require irrigation to grow plants.

Looks Good! According to the soil moisture regime map, the farm is located in the udic moisture regime. These areas have sufficient moisture to grow plants.