The K-factor is used in the Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE)and
represents a relative index of susceptibility of bare, cultivated soil
to particle detachment and transport by rainfall.
Sand, Silt, Clay Fractions | Rock Fragment Class | Rock Fragment Volume Bulk Density | Porosity | Permeability Available Water Capacity | pH | Plasticity K-Factor | Hydrologic Soil Groups | Curve Numbers | ||||
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Comments and Questions 8/27/2001 |