Course: HRT 114 Introduction To Soil Science

Lab Exercise: Sedimentation Test of Soil Texture

Lab Exercise
Identify and Categorize a Soil Sample into a Soil Textural Class

Learn the technique of measuring and analyzing a soil sample and determining its significance relating to its textural classification.  Follow the directions as to materials needed and the proper procedure.

Once the percentages are identified and the textural classification is found using the textural triangle, list those percentages of sand, silt, clay and the textural class then complete the Sedimentation of Soil Structure Exercise.

Once you have completed the written activity go to the Dropbox Folder in the Content Menu on the course home page. Click on "Dropbox: Unit 5 Lesson 2 Assignment Lab Exercise Sedimentation Test” to submit the assignment.

This exercise is worth 10 Points.