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Topic 2.2 — Soil components & DIY soil testing

Forum task: Draw your own soil profile

Draw your own soil profile that shows not only soil horizons but also soil structure. Your drawing can be simple or detailed — the goal is to think scientifically, not artistically. Include:

  • At least two or three soil horizons (e.g., topsoil, subsoil, parent material)
  • Soil aggregates (small clusters of particles)
  • Different pore sizes (large and small pores)
  • Roots growing through the soil
  • Water in some pores and air in others
  • At least a few soil organisms (e.g., earthworms, fungi, microorganisms)

Two peers will review your drawing and the questions it raises.