If the course is distance and the lesson is used to support course objective, they can be used as online discussion threads. They can be used in classroom small group discussion. These self-paced or thinking questions are intended to generate discussion.

Self-paced questions ('Thinking questions') are embedded within the lesson and are also available in printable worksheet format at the beginning of each page.

Demonstrate effects of erosion management practices on annual soil loss using the USLE erosion calculator.

Describe erosion control measures for cropped environments.

Describe erosion control measures on urban land.

Upon completing this lesson, a student should be able to: Depending on the goals/objectives of a course, training, workshop, part or all sections of the lesson can be used. The lesson is written to target educational needs of lower level undergraduate students and is open for the use by the public and educational institutions.

The impact of various control measures on erosion factors will be demonstrated with exercises using an interactive Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) calculator. It will discuss erosion control practices for both cropland and urban environments. This lesson will consider various control measures used to prevent erosion, and minimize its effects on soil resources, water and air quality, and human health. Selection of the proper erosion control measure must take into consideration the magnitude and type of erosion, as well as the resources available for implementation. Click on the red highlighted words to be linked to the definition of the word.Д®rosion control measures are intended to prevent and/or reduce movement of eroded soil sediments off-site/land.Click on the red highlighted phrases to be linked to another page.Prepare to use your generated answers for small group discussions. Some thinking questions will have open ended answers with multiple solutions.

Click on the 'check it' icon within the java box to see the correct response to selected thinking questions.Click once on figures to see enlarged versions.Martha Mamo Department of Agronomy and Horticulture at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA email: Patricia Hain Department of Agronomy and Horticulture at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA The impact of erosion management practices will be demonstrated with exercises using a USLE calculator.Д®rosion Control Measures (ECM) - Introduction and Objectives This lesson will discuss erosion control practices in the agricultural and construction environments. Plant and Soil Sciences eLibrary:: Print Lesson

Soil stockpile calculator