1. Examine the soil taxonomy map in Figure 9.14 and find where you live. What soil order(s) occurs where you live? What other methods could you use to determine the soil type where you live?

2. In Section 9.1, the ecosystem services provided by soils are outlined. Can you think of any additional services soils provide?

3. How does buying a cotton T-shirt potentially relate to environmental issues in other areas, such as the Aral Sea in Uzbekistan?

4. How does economic development affect water resources within a country?

5. Do you think luxury services such as golf courses are justifiable given their large water footprint? Does your answer depend on whether you golf or not? Are there other similar luxuries you could argue as being unjustifiable? If so, what are they?