PROCEDURE

After determining our questions and forming a hypothesis, we began to run several tests. We chose to have our test sites on a transect line running perpendicular to the stream along the line 183∞ South, with out first site being closest to the stream. To begin our test we first dug a 2ft by 2ft by 2ft square pit. We then proceeded with out tests, first identifying how many horizons were visible. After recording this information, we placed a flagged nail at each horizon, then measured the depth of each and recorded it in a table. The second test we used was a color test. To do this we took a small sample of the soil from each horizon and compared it to Munsell’s soil color chart, recording the data into our table. Proceeding this test was our pH test. We began by placing a small sample of the soil from each horizon into small observation trays. We then tested the pH of each horizon, and recorded our data in our table. Our last test was testing the texture of the soil in each horizon. To do this we took a small sample of each layer, and felt it to reveal its texture, testing to see if there were any particles, pebbles, or organic material. After, we recorded our data. After completing our first test pit we filled in the hole, and continued up the transect line to our next site. We then followed the same procedure as test pit one, recording the data into a new table for later analysis.