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.