Possible Uses of the Map: Useful for teachers and students who are interested in the global distribution of water holding capacity. Global modelers may be able to use the data for small scale analysis.
Data
Source: Soil map and soil climate map, USDA-NRCS, Soil Science Division, World Soil Resources, Washington D.C.
Data Aggregation and Reliability: The Inherent Land Quality map data is rasterized on a 2 minute grid cell.
Data Definitions: Four classes are defined based on soil climate and soil classification.
Data Disclaimer: Country boundaries are not authoritative.
Database Manager: Paul Reich, Geographer, World Soil Resources. Email: paul.reich@usda.gov
