Soil Testing Paper

Part A:

There was mostly bush land that looked as if it had been preserved for a purpose, as it was surrounded by housing estates, a carpark and reticulation.

Part B:

The aim of this experiment is to observe the changes in the soil of Mindarie Senior College over an 11 week time period.

The materials needed were;

* A collection of soil,

* 2 Ice cream containers,

* A sieve or fly wire mesh,

* 200mL measuring cylinders,

* Ruler (marked with mm),

* Filter funnels,

* Filter wool,

* 2 100mL beakers,

* Ph kit,

* Bunsen burner,

* Evaporating dish,

* Tripod,

* Limestone tester (reactant).

The methods were all different for the different experiments we did on the soil.

Experiment A:

(Collect valid looking soil from the bush land on the grounds of Mindarie Senior College).

1. Make a brief note about the features of the site as you collect the soil.

2. Collect 2 good handfuls of the topsoil from 2 different sites, place them in ice cream containers.

3. Label each container with masking tape.

4. Allow the samples to dry or dry them out in an oven.

5. Put the samples through the sieve, to extract any dead insects, sticks or stones.

Experiment B:

(Find the soil texture, and soil layers, sand, silt and clay).

1. Using the first soil sample, fill a 200mL measuring container, up to the 40mL mark with the soil sample

2. Add