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Discussion Topic – Glacial sediment deposition and agriculture
As we saw through this week’s readings and some of the videos posted, Michigan has a unique agricultural productivity due to its climate and soil structure thanks to glacial sediment deposition.
-Describe 2-3 examples of where sediment deposition has resulted in a soil structure that is suitable for certain crops.
-Explain why sloping terrain from high elevation to low valleys is important in the production of many types of fruit in Michigan
