Title: Collect soil samples to analyze for composition.
Course: Ecology and Environmental Management (18003-18) > Section: Protecting the Environment – Soil

Collection should include

- gathering samples from several areas on a plot of land
- mixing the samples together
- removing such things as twigs and roots
- air drying
- collecting the desired amount of soil for testing from this sample.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why should one analyze a soil sample before initiating any endeavor involving the soil?
- Why should multiple soil samples be taken over a given area? Why are these mixed together?
- How can soil be tested on-site?