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Characterization of a Sandy Soil by Three Sampling Methods 365. The challenge in defining the variability in the soil is not only how to define these. natural bodies, but also how to quantify the constituents within the soil.
A soil profile is usually studied to a depth of 3 to 5 feet. To see the soil profile, soil cores may be taken or holes dug to expose the pro-file. A soil core or auger allows the extraction of a cylinder of soil for study. CHANGES TO THE SOIL PROFILE As a soil ages, horizontal layers develop and changes result. The causes of these changes