Wetlands Soil 1. Take a small soil sample from near the pond. Smear a little on the paper. What is color of the soil? Is it mushy, sandy or sticky? __________________________   2. Dig a small hole beside the water. How long does it take to fill with water?___________   Dig a second hole 10 large strides away. How long does it take to fill with water?___________   3. On the back of this sheet, draw a simple plan of the pond. Show the shape of the shore.       Show where the hills are           Show where the water is covered by plants and where it is open.

smear here