(par 2.2.1. 6.2) Why Are Earthworms Important?
http://www.earthwormsoc.org.uk/earthworm-information/earthworm-information-page-3 Soil structure Earthworms have been called ‘ecosystem engineers’. Much like human engineers, earthworms change the structure of their environments. Different types of earthworms can make both horizontal and vertical burrows, some of which can be very deep in soils. These burrows create pores through which oxygen and water can enter and carbon dioxide can […]
(par 2.2.1. 6.4) Soil Properties
http://broome.soil.ncsu.edu/ssc012/Lecture/topic8.htm Physical Properties Features of the soil profile and the soil horizons are often described in the field in terms of the soil’s physical properties. Horizons are defined based on difference in the physical properties. Horizons differ from horizons above and below by some physical property. Soil physical properties affect the appearance and feel of […]
(par 2.2.1. 6.2) Soil organic matter
This topic has four questions: What is organic matter? What are the 4 main steps in degradation of organic matter? What is the impact of incorporating organic matter into the soil? What is humus? Question 1: What is organic matter? Organic matter is anything that contains carbon compounds that were formed by living organisms. It […]