I. Soil Forming FactorsA. Parent MaterialB. ClimateC. BiotaD. TopographyE. TimeII. SoilIII. Parent MaterialA. DeterminesB. 2 ClassesIV. ClimateA. Effects soil formationV. BiotaA. Chemical WeatheringB. Organic MatterC. AggregationVI. TopographyVII. TimeVIII. The Nile RiverA. 10 Countries in basinCurrent LectureUnion for Concerned Scientists Guest LecturerFocused on relationship between policymakers and farmersLess protein consumption = less corn productionIncrease in need in biofuels- ethanol, increased production of cornOur diets effect production. (Supply/Demand) If consumers ate more veg the farmers would then grow those crops.Conventional corn-soy rotations require more chemical fertilizer and energy inputs.Speaking to Policymakers:Letter/email; write to your district members only (John Duncan, Lamar Alexander, Bob Corker)Address ONE issue per letterMake it personalHave a clear and specific questionKeep it shortPhone CallEfficient and effectiveAsk to talk to staffer who handles the issue XKnow your facts! End with your question/concern.ESS 120 1st Edition Lecture 6Outline of Last Lecture I. Soil Forming FactorsA. Parent MaterialB. ClimateC. BiotaD. TopographyE. TimeII. Soil III. Parent MaterialA. DeterminesB. 2 ClassesIV. ClimateA. Effects soil formationV. BiotaA. Chemical WeatheringB. Organic MatterC. AggregationVI. TopographyVII. TimeVIII. The Nile RiverA. 10 Countries in basinOutline of Current Lecture Union for concerned scientistsI. Less Protein Consumption= Less Corn ProductionA. Consider Supply/DemandII. Speaking to PolicymakersA. Write a letter or EmailB. Phone CallThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute. Current Lecture Union for Concerned Scientists Guest Lecturer- Focused on relationship between policymakers and farmers Less protein consumption = less corn production- Increase in need in biofuels- ethanol, increased production of corn- Our diets effect production. (Supply/Demand) If consumers ate more veg the farmers would then grow those crops. Conventional corn-soy rotations require more chemical fertilizer and energy inputs. Speaking to Policymakers:- Letter/email; write to your district members only (John Duncan, Lamar Alexander, Bob Corker)o Address ONE issue per lettero Make it personalo Have a clear and specific questiono Keep it short- Phone Callo Efficient and effectiveo Ask to talk to staffer who handles the issue Xo Know your facts! End with your
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