understanding and interpreting a soil test pit
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UNDERSTANDING AND INTERPRETING A SOIL TEST PIT
James Gove, NH Certified Soil Scientist, NH Certified Wetland Scientist, Certified Professional Soil Classifier, Certified Professional
in Sediment and Erosion Control
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RECORDING THE LAYERS
Depth: each layer is recorded in inches
Color: using the Munsell color system
Texture: using the USDA textures
Structure: the shape of the peds as they are removed
Consistence: the strength peds to distortion
Redoximorphic Features: estimated seasonal high water
table
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2 TYPICAL TEST PITS
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COLORS
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TEXTURES
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TEXTURE SHORT HAND
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2 TEST PITS
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STRUCTURE
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CONSISTENCE
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REDOX FEATURES
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2 TYPICAL TEST PITS
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WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS LOG?
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TEST PIT BLOOPERS
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VERY FINE LOAMY SAND
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