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Ag Science Revision Notes. Soil Bundle A
This bundle is a collection of Leaving Certificate Ag Science Revision Notes written for the NEW specification.
This set of clear and concise Ag Science revision notes summarises the learning outcomes relating to three of the sections in strand 2 “Soils”
All aspects of the learning outcomes have been summarised to aid student revision.
The formation and classification of soils
The factors affecting soil formation
Gley Soils
Podzols
Brown Podzolic Soils
Brown Earths
Luvisols
Rendzina
Peat
Lithosols
The Physical Characteristics of Soil
Soil Structure
Factors affecting soil structure
Cementation
Separation
Soil Texture
Soil Particles
Soil Water
The Soil Triangle
Soil Compaction
The Chemical Characteristics of Soil
Flocculation
Cation Exchange
Cation Exchange Capacity
pH
Liming
As well as six Specified Practical Activities
Investigating soil texture by hand testing, sedimentation and sieving
Calculating the percentage water content of a soil sample
Comparing the capillarity and infiltration rates of compacted and uncompacted soils
Investigating the chemical properties of soil by demonstrating flocculation
Investigating the chemical properties of soil by demonstrating cation exchange capacity
Investigating the chemical properties of soil by investigating the pH of a soil sample.
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Ag Science Revision Notes. Soil Bundle B
This bundle is a collection of Leaving Certificate Ag Science Revision Notes written for the NEW specification.
This set of clear and concise Ag Science revision notes summarises the learning outcomes relating to three of the sections in strand 2 “Soils”
All aspects of the learning outcomes have been summarised to aid student revision.
Biological Characteristics of Soil
The Microbiome
The Rhizosphere
The Carbon Cycle
The Nitrogen Cycle
Organic Matter
Earthworms
Also covered are FOUR SPECIFIED PRACTICAL ASSESSMENTS
To isolate and grow bacteria from clover root nodules
To determine the percentage of organic matter in a soil sample and convert it to organic carbon
To show the activity of earthworms in a soil
To estimate the number of earthworms in a pasture
The Management of Soil
Soil Drainage
Soil Sampling
Soil Testing
Fertiliser
Slurry
Manure
Health and Safety
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Ag Science Notes. Complete Soil Bundle
This bundle is a complete collection of Leaving Certificate Ag Science Revision Notes written for the NEW specification.
This set of clear and concise Ag Science revision notes summarises the learning outcomes relating to three of the sections in strand 2 “Soils”
All aspects of the learning outcomes have been summarised to aid student revision.
The formation and classification of soils
The factors affecting soil formation
Gley Soils
Podzols
Brown Podzolic Soils
Brown Earths
Luvisols
Rendzina
Peat
Lithosols
The Physical Characteristics of Soil
Soil Structure
Factors affecting soil structure
Cementation
Separation
Soil Texture
Soil Particles
Soil Water
The Soil Triangle
Soil Compaction
The Chemical Characteristics of Soil
Flocculation
Cation Exchange
Cation Exchange Capacity
pH
Liming
Biological Characteristics of Soil
The Microbiome
The Rhizosphere
The Carbon Cycle
The Nitrogen Cycle
Organic Matter
Earthworms
The Management of Soil
Soil Drainage
Soil Sampling
Soil Testing
Fertiliser
Slurry
Manure
Health and Safety
Also covered are TEN SPECIFIED PRACTICAL ASSESSMENTS
To isolate and grow bacteria from clover root nodules
To determine the percentage of organic matter in a soil sample and convert it to organic carbon
To show the activity of earthworms in a soil
To estimate the number of earthworms in a pasture
Investigating soil texture by hand testing, sedimentation and sieving
Calculating the percentage water content of a soil sample
Comparing the capillarity and infiltration rates of compacted and uncompacted soils
Investigating the chemical properties of soil by demonstrating flocculation
Investigating the chemical properties of soil by demonstrating cation exchange capacity
Investigating the chemical properties of soil by investigating the pH of a soil sample.
Please leave a review if you find this resource helpful