Chernozem Case Study Flashcards
What is chernozem
Deep black soils rich in organic matter
Where does the main mineral content come from
Main mineral content comes from wind blown sediment
What does the chernozem have a high % of and contain
Has a high percentage of organic matter.
Also has a high amount of other natural such as ammonia and phosphorus
What’s the structure of the chernozem
Has a clay like structure hood for retaining water
Where are chernozem soils most commonly found
In places with a continental climate (cold winters and hot summers) flat plains with a natural vegetation of y’all grasses
How many Ha do they cover
230 million Ha worldwide
What two countries specifically
Ukraine and Russian
What were the roles of the people who inhabited these regions
Nomadic herdsmen
Hunter gatherers
Due to the topography and fertility of the soil they attract modern agriculture such as
Arable cropping
Cattle Ranching
In the steppes region of Ukraine what does the climate allow them to do
Plant crops in the winter and the spring
Crops can include
Wheat and Barley
