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Soiltest - Sandy Loam
The sandy loam allows for water to easily move because the particles are larger and do not “sit” very close together. This will allow for better nutrient movement in the soil. However, if the water passes too quickly, the nutrients will be leached from the soil.
The main organisms I found in the soil collection area were insects, but I did see a frog nearby. The other organisms in the area, such as birds and squirrels, pass through that area, but I didn’t see any at the particular time I was there. And of course there were trees and grasses everywhere, as the area is very densely populated with them.
The organisms contribute to soil quality in many ways. Some insects take in the dirt and matter to produce very organically rich material from their waste. When organisms die they contribute to the soil richness through decomposition. Bacteria and fungi also provide decomposition, which generates nutrients for absorption by other organisms and improves soil water retention. The trees also have a huge impact on the soil, as they are constantly taking in water and nutrients to stay alive.
The soil was collected from a very flat part of the entire area, rather than in or by the various ravines. Because the water isn’t constantly flowing downward and can collect in the location it falls, the soil in this area is not likely to be eroded. Its movement will be limited as there is no method for it to flow, such as hills or slopes. This allows the plants and organisms in this area to take full advantage of the water and the nutrients it will retain from little movement.
Soiltest - Sandy Loam
The sandy loam allows for water to easily move because the particles are larger and do not “sit” very close together. This will allow for better nutrient movement in the soil. However, if the water passes too quickly, the nutrients will be leached from the soil.
The main organisms I found in the soil collection area were insects, but I did see a frog nearby. The other organisms in the area, such as birds and squirrels, pass through that area, but I didn’t see any at the particular time I was there. And of course there were trees and grasses everywhere, as the area is very densely populated with them.
The organisms contribute to soil quality in many ways. Some insects take in the dirt and matter to produce very organically rich material from their waste. When organisms die they contribute to the soil richness through decomposition. Bacteria and fungi also provide decomposition, which generates nutrients for absorption by other organisms and improves soil water retention. The trees also have a huge impact on the soil, as they are constantly taking in water and nutrients to stay alive.
The soil was collected from a very flat part of the entire area, rather than in or by the various ravines. Because the water isn’t constantly flowing downward and can collect in the location it falls, the soil in this area is not likely to be eroded. Its movement will be limited as there is no method for it to flow, such as hills or slopes. This allows the plants and organisms in this area to take full advantage of the water and the nutrients it will retain from little movement.