Examining Soil Types and Soil Composition
Consider the following questions:
1. Is the soil found at your home the same as the soil in front of the chemistry building on your campus or local shopping mall? How does it differ?
2. What properties of soil and its components could be measured to determine whether two soil samples are consistent with having a common origin?
3. How can we identify what elements are present in a sample, and can this information be useful in a criminal investigation?