Explains the classification and mapping of Australian soils, and discusses structure, nutrient status and current use of twelve soil groups in relation to their climatic zones.

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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
009991
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Agriculture - Research
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Soil formation
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Soil structure
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Soils
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Soil formation
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Soils
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Vegetation and climate
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Earth sciences
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Soil formation
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - presentation
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI External Digital Access Copy