Sand that makes up the hiking trails

Water moves through sand very quickly, as do nutrients. Sand is very grainy and easily allows water to flow through. Many types of organisms were in the area when I collected this sample. They included: bugs, caterpillars, worms, mushrooms, moss, grass, and several types of plants and trees. These organisms probably both add to soil quality and take away from soil nutrients. For example, I know that when certain worms leave their skin? it adds to the quality of the soil. However, there are a few plants around that drain the nutrients from the soil. I collected soil from several different areas so I don't believe that it will be eroded. If the soil is moved or taken away, organisms that balance the soil pH will die out in that area and it will also affect surrounding areas. If it is moved anywhere in my hometown the soil wont be affected because everything is sand.

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