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Part 1.
Step One: On an 8.5 X 11 inch piece of typing paper. Draw a long rectangle about four inches wide and 7 inches long.
Step Two: This rectangle will represent a column of the EARTH...that is ...a cross sectional model of the EARTH.
Step Three: Going from the Earth's surface DOWNWARD, Colour the layers of the EARTH. Use solid colours for main layers and light blending colours to show the transitional zones.
Step Four: Along the right side of the column write in the DEPTHS of the layers and the transition zones. Along the left side of the column write in the densities.
Step Five: Within the column show corresponding temperatures with each depth.
Step Six: Add any cultural or physical attributes to your column that might enhance an understanding of the column....i.e. depth to the moho, or deepest wells. drilled.
Part 2
SOIL...I cannot tell you how important the conservation of this
resource is. We were born of it and someday we return to it, and
in the mean time it provides us with the sustenance needed to
survive. Treat the soil with respect. Never treat it like dirt.
Dr.M
On a separate piece of paper draw a sectioned diagram of developed soil. This should be a cross section. Identify the following features within the soil horizon: zone of eluviation, the zone if illuvation. Show the O horizon on top and the O1 and O2 horizons below that. Also include the A E B1 and B2 C and R zones as well. Show the composition of these zones by using colour and textures in your drawings. Additionally, use text to identify each zone and describe its composition.
For a look at Soil Structure and Zones
Of course, add any cultural or physical attributes to your column that might enhance an understanding of the column.
