Soil Sampling/Compaction

Follow the directions provided by the Royal Geographical Society. See "Soil Compaction".

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Instructions for building this tool at http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Schools/Fieldwork+and+local+learning/Local+learning/Fieldwork+in+the+local+area/Make+your+own+fieldwork+equipment.htm. The anticipated cost of materials to build this tool is Less than $20. It may take A few hours.

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About this tool
Description

Use this tool to compare the compactness of soils in two or more study sites.
Used by these projects Marine Metre Squared, Atlas of Biological Work
Ideal Age Group Elementary school (6 - 10 years), Middle school (11 - 13 years), High school (14 - 17 years), College, Graduate students, Adults, Families, Seniors
Size & weight Flat: This tool would fit in an envelope.
Less than 13oz (a full soda can weighs a little less than 13oz)
Expected lifetime Should last more or less forever
Topics Nature & Outdoors, Geology & Earth Science, Ecology & Environment
Tool updated Dec. 15, 2017, 12:58 p.m.