Environmental Systems & Societies SL
Environmental Systems & Societies SL
9
Chapters
219
Notes
Unit 1 - Foundations Of Environmental Systems & Societies
Unit 1 - Foundations Of Environmental Systems & Societies
Unit 2 - Ecosystems & Ecology
Unit 2 - Ecosystems & Ecology
Unit 3 - Biodiversity & Conservation
Unit 3 - Biodiversity & Conservation
Unit 4 -Water & Aquatic Food Production Systems & Societies
Unit 4 -Water & Aquatic Food Production Systems & Societies
Unit 5 - Soil Systems & Terrestrial Food Production Systems & Societies
Unit 5 - Soil Systems & Terrestrial Food Production Systems & Societies
Unit 6 - Atmospheric Systems & Societies
Unit 6 - Atmospheric Systems & Societies
Unit 7 - Climate Change & Energy Production
Unit 7 - Climate Change & Energy Production
Unit 8 - Human Systems & Resource Use
Unit 8 - Human Systems & Resource Use
Internal Assessment
Internal Assessment
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Unit 5 - Soil Systems & Terrestrial Food Production Systems & Societies
Environmental Systems & Societies SL
Environmental Systems & Societies SL

Unit 5 - Soil Systems & Terrestrial Food Production Systems & Societies

Secrets of Waterlogged Soils Unveiled!

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565 words
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3 mins read
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Last edited on 5th Nov 2024

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Waterlogging🌊

What is waterlogging💧

Waterlogged soils are like that friend who can't stop drinking water all day! They've soaked up too much. These soils are usually buddies with the water table (where underground water is stored) or love hanging out in areas where water just doesn't want to leave (poor drainage spots).

Effects of waterlogging🤔

  • Decomposition Dilemma 🍂: In waterlogged soils, dead plant and animal matter doesn't break down so easily. Imagine trying to compost in a swimming pool. Not so effective, huh?
  • Nutrient-Go-Round Stuck 🔄: Nutrients in the soil don't get cycled around much in waterlogged conditions. Think of it like a merry-go-round in a playground that's jammed. No more spinning and fun for the nutrients!
  • Root Struggles 🌱: Plant roots find it hard to do their thing in waterlogged soils. It's like you trying to run a marathon with shoes full of water. Slows you down, right?

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Unit 5 - Soil Systems & Terrestrial Food Production Systems & Societies
Environmental Systems & Societies SL
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Unit 5 - Soil Systems & Terrestrial Food Production Systems & Societies

Secrets of Waterlogged Soils Unveiled!

Word Count Emoji
565 words
Reading Time Emoji
3 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024

Table of content

Waterlogging🌊

What is waterlogging💧

Waterlogged soils are like that friend who can't stop drinking water all day! They've soaked up too much. These soils are usually buddies with the water table (where underground water is stored) or love hanging out in areas where water just doesn't want to leave (poor drainage spots).

Effects of waterlogging🤔

  • Decomposition Dilemma 🍂: In waterlogged soils, dead plant and animal matter doesn't break down so easily. Imagine trying to compost in a swimming pool. Not so effective, huh?
  • Nutrient-Go-Round Stuck 🔄: Nutrients in the soil don't get cycled around much in waterlogged conditions. Think of it like a merry-go-round in a playground that's jammed. No more spinning and fun for the nutrients!
  • Root Struggles 🌱: Plant roots find it hard to do their thing in waterlogged soils. It's like you trying to run a marathon with shoes full of water. Slows you down, right?

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