Soil Ecology by https://padlet.com/robbinsc17/ab97sxcyskhg Carson and Erin en-us 2016-12-09 19:28:27 UTC 2023-09-16 05:14:16 UTC hello@padlet.com https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/icons/flat-garden/512/garden_12-512.png Questions robbinsc17 https://padlet.com/robbinsc17/ab97sxcyskhg/wish/142895956
  • Why is soil important?  Provide as many specific examples as possible
  • What role does clay play in soil?  Be sure to include cation exchange capacity in you response.
  • What are the three main particles in soil?  What ratio of these particles make for the ideal soil?  Why?
  • How do you use a soil texture triangle?
  • What are some of the major characteristic of Florida’s soils?
  • How is soil formed?
  • What role does pH play in soil and its effects on plant growth?
  • What are the major nutrients found in soil that plants need to survive?
  • What is the difference between soil and dirt?

    • ]]>     2016-12-09 19:32:01 UTC https://padlet.com/robbinsc17/ab97sxcyskhg/wish/142895956     Question 1: Why is soil important? briskie19 https://padlet.com/robbinsc17/ab97sxcyskhg/wish/142896188 - It provides habitat to a broad variety of organisms. 
    - It also helps with the distribution of plant species.

    - If the soil is healthy enough for plants, it will also store the proper nutrients needed for the plant to grow.  

    ]]>     2016-12-09 19:32:49 UTC https://padlet.com/robbinsc17/ab97sxcyskhg/wish/142896188     Question 2: What role does clay play in soil? robbinsc17 https://padlet.com/robbinsc17/ab97sxcyskhg/wish/142896592 - Since water doesn’t easily flow through clay, it acts as a layer to help maintain a steady water level. 

     - It reduces nutrient loss through leaching.

    - If it is in the middle of a drought, the clay will act as a barrier to help the water to stay at levels where the plant roots may reach it.   

    ]]>     2016-12-09 19:34:05 UTC https://padlet.com/robbinsc17/ab97sxcyskhg/wish/142896592     Question 3: What are the three main particles in soil? What ratio of these particles make for the ideal soil? robbinsc17 https://padlet.com/robbinsc17/ab97sxcyskhg/wish/142897006 1. Sand
    2. Silt
    3. Clay

    40%Sand
    40% Silt
    20% Clay]]>     2016-12-09 19:35:35 UTC https://padlet.com/robbinsc17/ab97sxcyskhg/wish/142897006     Question 4: How do you use a soil texture triangle? briskie19 https://padlet.com/robbinsc17/ab97sxcyskhg/wish/142897109 - identify the percentage of each soil (clay, silt, and sand) in a sample and find that percentage number on that specific side of the triangle. 

    - then follow each line until all three meet in a specific category. 
    - ^^That category will then tell you what type of sample you have.  
     ]]>     2016-12-09 19:36:00 UTC https://padlet.com/robbinsc17/ab97sxcyskhg/wish/142897109     Question 5: What are some of the major characteristics of Florida's soil? robbinsc17 https://padlet.com/robbinsc17/ab97sxcyskhg/wish/142897230 - Panhandle: The soil is usually red and loamy.  

    - Flatwoods: Poorly drained containing mostly sand.

    - Everglades: Peat soil

    - South Florida: Contains limerick and is shallow for the most part. ]]>     2016-12-09 19:36:35 UTC https://padlet.com/robbinsc17/ab97sxcyskhg/wish/142897230     Question 6: How is soil formed? robbinsc17 https://padlet.com/robbinsc17/ab97sxcyskhg/wish/142897353 - the rock must be exposed to the atsmopheric changes which will start the break down process.

    - organisms will be added to the broken down soil to make nutrients for plants to grow and prosper.  

    - over time the soil will start to gather and clump and this process will repeat itself.  ]]>     2016-12-09 19:37:11 UTC https://padlet.com/robbinsc17/ab97sxcyskhg/wish/142897353     Question 7: What role does pH play in soil and its effects on plant growth? robbinsc17 https://padlet.com/robbinsc17/ab97sxcyskhg/wish/142897440 - pH is not an indication of fertility. However, it will show the availability of the nutrients in fertilizer. 

    - The soil may contain the right nutrients for plants, but the plants growth may be limited by bad pH.  

    ]]>     2016-12-09 19:37:29 UTC https://padlet.com/robbinsc17/ab97sxcyskhg/wish/142897440     Question 8: What are the major nutrients found in soil that plants need to survive? robbinsc17 https://padlet.com/robbinsc17/ab97sxcyskhg/wish/142897642 - Nitrogen 
    - Phosphorus 
    - Potassium

    ]]>     2016-12-09 19:38:21 UTC https://padlet.com/robbinsc17/ab97sxcyskhg/wish/142897642     Question 9: What is the difference between soil and dirt robbinsc17 https://padlet.com/robbinsc17/ab97sxcyskhg/wish/142897778 - Soil: Contains microorganisms, earthworms, and other insects. 
    - ^^These critters eat the soil and add nutrients that are important for plant growth.  

    - Dirt: Dirt is dead soil and contains none of the above. 
    - You must add organic  matter to dirt to revitalize it.  
     ]]>     2016-12-09 19:38:57 UTC https://padlet.com/robbinsc17/ab97sxcyskhg/wish/142897778     Sources: robbinsc17 https://padlet.com/robbinsc17/ab97sxcyskhg/wish/143701793 http://dos.myflorida.com/florida-facts/florida-state-symbols/state-soil/

    https://www.reference.com/science/clay-soil-6be122f4b8cb12da

    https://www.soils.org/discover-soils/soil-basics/how-do-soils-form

    https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1yrmUyuhpPZ0dmCdTszQTVXWr4dMtnyR66UwdYG9thU4/edit]]>     2016-12-14 19:05:17 UTC https://padlet.com/robbinsc17/ab97sxcyskhg/wish/143701793