Unico, Monique T.

SUMMARY/CONCLUSION
Since the experiment relies on self-evaluation, as per the YouTube video "PI 04
Determination of Organic Content ASTM D 2974 14" that was provided as a link, the required
computation is established using the before-and-after oven drying results of the data analysis.
The appropriate conditions—which are typically produced by extensive excavating temperature,
oxygen concentration, and moisture cause the rate to increase. With regard to the soil test, stable
organic matter is examined.
According to the data analysis, sample 1 produced a 28% result. A soil is referred to as
peat or muck if it contains 20% or more, depending on the level of decomposition. Despite
making up only 2–10% of the mass of most soils, organic matter has a substantial impact on the
physical, chemical, and biological functions of agricultural soils. This merely indicates that for
soil organic matter, a sample size of two proves to be a suitable one.
Therefore, these calculations are all meant to pinpoint the dry soil sample’s organic
content, which means the qualities of soil are affected by that. It has an impact on a variety of
soil characteristics, including soil structure, compressibility, and shear strength. Furthermore, it
influences the degree of biological activity, the quantity of nutrients, the rates of air and water
infiltration, and the capacity to hold onto water.

RECOMMENDATION
Being a student, you should have the patience to wait for the results of experiments.
Make sure that you take notes on the findings of the before-and-after oven drying to distinguish
between them and specify the weaknesses and strengths of the given data to immediately fix an
instance problem if it arises. Also, it is advisable to double-check calculations to avoid lack of
precision because it frequently has a substantial impact on the data results that would define the
accuracy criterion for measurements of organic content in soils.