Collecting The Soil

Collecting the Soil

Procedure

The whole was dug into the earth. A shovel was used to obtain the soil, and place the soil to fill a Ziploc bag halfway. the soil was observed for any biotic or abiotic factors. Observations of the soil were recorded.

Observations of Soil

• There are roots of trees and other plants present in the soil. The roots were removed. 
• The soil does not have any insects inside of it.
• The soil is creates condensation within the bag. There is moisutre in the soil. 
• Pieces of the soil stick together. Certain sizes dominate. 
• The soil has a thick texture. 

                                     This is a picture of the hole that was dug.