Title: Live Lab Activity
Course: HRT 114 Introduction To Soil Science > Section: HRT 114 Introduction To Soil Science

Live Lab Activity

Soil as a Natural Body using Soil Profiles

Assignments: Observing and measuring features in 4 soil monoliths

1. In lab:  Measure and record various interval features in the soil profiles, such as soil color differences, organic matter content using U. of Ill. Charts and Monsell Color texts, different soil textural and structural appearances.  Compare to U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Services information. 10 points

2. Homework: Chapter 1 Review Questions. 10 points

All assignments should be turned in by the end of class.