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The best information that I can find is that northern Alabama's physiography consists of sections of slightly to moderately tilted, older sedimentary rocks and sections of steeply folded or faulted sedimentary rock. Agriculture consists of cotton, feed grains, livestock and poultry. Goode's World Atlas, 21st Edition ---- Essentially, what you are looking for can be found on what is known as a Soils Survey transcript or a Soils Series map. A terrific resource for this information is the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service. They provide online mapping and transcripts for all soils located within the United States. http://www.mo15.nrcs.usda.gov/states/al_soils_graphic.html The map located at the link above (which is also attached as a Related Link) shows that the majority of the soil located in the northern portion of Alabama is classified as "Limestone Valleys and Uplands" and "Appalachian Plateau". http://www.mo15.nrcs.usda.gov/states/al_soils.html The link above (which is also attached as a Related Link) provides a detailed description of the contents of each of these soil groups. Quoted from the above link: Soils in this area were formed mainly in residuum weathered from limestones. Soils of the Tennessee and Coosa river valleys were weathered from pure limestones and are mainly red clayey soils with silt loam surface textures. Decatur and Dewey soils are extensive throughout the valleys. The Appalachian Plateau comprises Cumberland, Sand, Lookout, Gunter, Brindlee, Chandler, and other smaller mountains. Most of the soils are derived from sandstone or shale.
The more level areas are dominated by Nauvoo, Hartsells, and Wynnville soils which were formed in residuum from sandstone. They have a loamy subsoil and a fine sandy loam surface layer. http://soils.usda.gov/survey/online_surveys/alabama/ The link above, (which is also attached as a Related Link), provides a listing of various counties located within Alabama. Select your county or the county closest to you for more detailed soils information pertinent to your area.
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How soil is found?
soil is found in the ground by humans. humans state growing crops.
How is soil different from sediment?
different state
What is Difference between raw soil and baked soil?
The difference between raw soil and baked soil is that raw soil is in its natural state. Baked soil has been heat treated to kill pathogens and seeds.
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The two rivers carried sediments to the valley, making the soil fertile
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The state soil of Kentucky is Crider soil.
What is the state soil of Maine?
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The state soil of Utah is Mivida soil.
What is the state soil of Connecticut?
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