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Soil Horizons Display

Soil Horizons 2218222
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Teach students the importance of choosing the right soil type for planting with this soil display.

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Description

Bring the ground beneath us into the classroom with this 16 x 12 inch exhibit. From the organic layer of humus that creates fertile topsoil, all the way down to the bedrock, each layer of soil is clearly presented and defined (organic, topsoil, eluviation, subsoil, regolith, bedrock). This display is topped off with a stem of grass showing the roots feeding into the upper layers, as well as a mushroom with its mycelium extending into the topsoil. Grades 9-12.

Features

  • Organic Soil: Loose organic material called humus
  • Topsoil: Rich in both organic and mineral material
  • Eluviation Soil: A layer of leached silt from above
  • Subsoil: rich in mineral material but poor in organic material
  • Regolith Soil: A layer of weathered rock
  • Bedrock soil: The original foundation on which the other layers are bult
Includes:
  • 1 Soil Display
Specifications
Specialty Shops: Nasco Favorites, New
Selling Unit of Measure: Each
Brand Name: Non-Branded
Soil Horizons Display