Lab #14- Soil

Aim: To estimate the proportion of different sizes in a sample of soil.

Apparatus & Material: soil sample, container, water, measuring cylinder and spoon.

Method: (Rewrite in past tense)

1. Add two (2) spoons of a sample of soil to the measuring cylinder.

2. Fill the measuring cylinder with water to the 100 ml mark.

3. Stir the mixture and allow the soil to settle until the different layers are visible.

4. Use a ruler or the measuring cylinder to estimate/measure the proportion of the different layers of soil.

5. Record the observations.

Diagram:

Result:

Discussion:

(Use the questions provided below to assist you in writing your discussion in paragraph format. DONOT write the questions in your lab book.)

1. What is soil?

2. What are the components of soil?

3. What are the three (3) main types of soil and what are they made up of?

4. Why is soil important?

Conclusion:

(State the outcome of the experiment based on the aim and give reason to support based on the results).

Prepared by: Mr. K. Waite