Explanation should include
- pH
- nutrient availability
- soil classification (e.g., I-VIII)
- soil types (e.g., loam, clay, silt, sand)
- soil fertility
- water availability
- succession.
Teacher Resources:
Process/Skill Questions:
- Which species of trees grow best in alkaline, neutral, or acidic soils?
- How does water availability affect the type of species that could grow in a riparian buffer?
- What is the relationship between pH and available nutrients?