Soil Composition
Apr 26, 2023 • 1:13 AM UTC
Jacksonville, FL, USA
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For my fold scope project I looked at soil from two different locations. I saw a lot of posts about different animal, insect, and plant projects but not as many mineral so was curios to test this tools ability to do that.
First I got a soil sample from UNF's Eco adventure which is part of a nature preserve. I wanted to compare this sample to one from a manicured bed in the center of campus and see if there was a dramatic difference.
First I got a soil sample from UNF's Eco adventure which is part of a nature preserve. I wanted to compare this sample to one from a manicured bed in the center of campus and see if there was a dramatic difference.
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The on campus site I collected dirt
After collecting samples, I added filtered water (from a Berkey) and let it sit on my window sill for a week.
After collecting samples, I added filtered water (from a Berkey) and let it sit on my window sill for a week.
After a week this is what the soil looked like.
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On Campus
When preparing the slides I made sure to put the sample on thin enough to allow light to shine through.
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The slides above show the dirt sample from Eco Adventure. There appears to be a good bit of sand, some soil, and minerals. Unfortunately I was not able to identify any microorganisms.
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Here we see the soil composition from on campus. There was a much higher mineral content and a good bit of organic matter.
Overall it was very interesting to look at soil with the fold scope. Taking photos with my phone was definitely a challenge specifically with getting it focused.
Overall it was very interesting to look at soil with the fold scope. Taking photos with my phone was definitely a challenge specifically with getting it focused.
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