We are of the soil

United States, 1977

Film
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Highlights the consequences of erosion due to wind, water and overworking of the soil, as well as outlining some possible erosion control techniques. Also considers with whom the responsibility for control of soil erosion lies.
Suitable for middle and uppeer secondary levels.

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Credits

production company

International Film Bureau

Iowa State University Film Production Unit

Duration

00:23:02:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1977

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

507420

Language

English

Subject categories

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Conservation of natural resources - Australia

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environment

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Erosion

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Soil conservation

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Soil degradation

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Soil erosion

Documentary

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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