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Soil Texture

The soil in my location is silt loam.

 

Silt loam retains nutrients well, while still allowing for the flow of water. There were a lot of decomposing matter and organisms in the area where I collected the soil. I didn't see any insects in the direct area where I collected the soil. Decomposing leaves and other organisms give the soil more nutrients. The soil in my location isn't very likely to erode because it has a thicker consistency than sand but it is not as hard as clay. Its movement would affect the current location by making it more difficult for plants to grow, because this type of soil is very rich in nutrients. The location it moves to would become very rich in nutrients and make it easier for plants to grow.

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Uploaded on June 15, 2009
Taken on June 14, 2009