Soil Lab

1. Use the soil triangle to determine the type of soils with the following particle sizes a. 20% silt, 10% clay, 70% sand : Sandy Loam b. 30% sand, 10% clay, 60% silt: Silt Loam c. 10% silt, 50% sand, 40% clay : Sandy Clay d. 30% clay, 30% sand, 40% silt : Clay Loam e. 60% clay, 10% sand, 30% silt : Clay f. 40% sand, 10% silt, 50% clay : Clay

2. List and describe three ways in which soil pH affects an ecosystem. By using fertilizer, eutrophication will occur Water can become acid if there was an increase of rainwater Decomposition and nutrient release can be reduced if the amount of bacteria decreases.

3. What types of vegetation does soil of the type and pH you sampled best support? Blueberries, ferns

4. What would be the ideal type and pH of soil to have around a home? 6.0 to 7.3

5. What would be the ideal type and pH of soil for agriculture? Loam 6.0-7.5

6. How do farmers adjust the pH of soils? By adding limestone to the soil

Conclusion: The results of the soil was not determined yet because it was not clear enough to determine the type of the soil; therefore this experiment is to extend for another week. In that one week, the soil is not be to disturbed by any movement, then after that one week, the result will be clear enough. After doing part three of this experiment, it is said that our soil is silt loom. Silt loom is not as good as loam, nor clay loam.