Title: Assignment
Course: HRT 114 Introduction To Soil Science > Section: HRT 114 Introduction To Soil Science

Assignment

Review questions from the Exercise
Assignment: Review questions from the Exercise

Questions for the exercise:

Consider this, that Volo Bog Illinois State Natural Area has a very special moniker.  That it is a national natural landmark due to its very unusual ecology, its specialized plant zones, and its southerly location for this northern community.

- What conditions enabled this plant community to form?
- What is pH and what is the significance to this site?
- How does this area differ from the surrounding countryside?
- What elements perpetuate its existence?
- Would any of these plants survive elsewhere?
- How does one classify a wetland, and of what benefit do wetlands serve?

Once you have completed the written activity go to the Dropbox Folder in the Content Menu and click on "Dropbox Volo Bog Exercise” to learn how to submit the assignment.

The exercise has a value of 5 extra credit points.