I’m working on a environmental science multi-part question and need guidance to help me understand better.

1. A photo of the layers in your sediment jar/bottle showing where you marked the thicknesses of each layer (sand, silt and clay).

2. A photo showing your calculations for % sand, % silt and % clay.

3. A photo showing where your sample is located on the soil triangle graph.

4. A photo showing your written description of your soil’s drainage, aeration, water and nutrient holding capacity from the lab.

Question 1

Describe where your soil sample was taken:

Date and time:

Location (more specific is best):

Question 2

Attach a picture clearly showing the marks on your sediment bottle for your sand, silt and clay layers.

Question 3

Show your calculations for your percent sand, silt and clay.

Question 4

Attach a picture showing the soil triangle graph with your soil samples location plotted on it. Make sure you show all 3 lines: for the percent sand, silt and clay.

Question 5

Describe your soil’s quality: aeration, drainage, water and nutrient holding capacity. Describe each of the 4 variables as “good” “fair” or “poor.”