APES Soil Lab

Postlab QuestionsWrite out and respond to the following questions. 1. Use the soil triangle to determine the type of soils with the following particle sizes a. 20% silt, 10% clay, 70% sand sandy loam b. 30% sand, 10% clay, 60% silt
silt loam c. 10% silt,

50% sand, 40% clay sandy clay d. 30% clay, 30% sand, 40% silt clay loam e. 60% clay, 10% sand, 30% silt clay f. 40% sand, 10% silt, 50% clay clay 2. List and describe three ways in which soil pH affects an ecosystem. The nutrients from the topsoil leaches from to the bottom horizons. It determines what plants are most suitable for the plants It also determines the living microorganisms that live there. Not all microorganisms and plant can live in all pH levels. Bothe are sensitive 3. What types of vegetation does soil of the type and pH you sampled best support? Soil type was sandy loam and pH of 8 . Almost anything just have to be careful of water and make sure to water regularly. 4. What would be the ideal type and pH of soil to have around a home? Any type of loam and especially clay because in clay you can practically can grow anything. And the 5. What would be the ideal type and pH of soil for agriculture? Clay loam and a pH of 7, so the farmers can grow most things that they want 6. How do farmers adjust the pH of soils? The fertilizers help to neutralize the pH.