ACT 05 The Investigative Project

Republic of the Philippines
POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

Colonel E. De Leon Street, Wawa, Brgy. Sto. Nino, 1700
Paranaque City Campus
The Investigative
Science, Technology and Society
Activity 05
Group members:
Moran, Michell G.
Salonga, Mary Grace Ann C.
Tambal, Anna Marie G.
BSIT 4-2
The Country’s 1st Polytechnic U
THE EFFECTIVE SOLUTION FOR

SOIL EROSION IN
POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF
THE PHILIPPINES - PARAÑAQUE
CAMPUS
“Soil Erosion, Its Factors and Preventive Measures”
Presented by:
Moran, Michell G.
Salonga, Mary Grace Ann C.
Tambal, Anna Marie G.
BSIT 4-2
Professor: Anjanette Rodriguez

I. Soil Erosion
A near endless and enduring natural resource, soil is actually the delicate
byproduct of countless years of formation.The opponent of agriculture is soil erosion,
which poses a serious environmental risk to productivity and sustainability with major
consequences for the global warming issue and food security. In addition to having a
negative effect on plant growth, soil erosion also has a negative impact on water quality.
In addition to many other things, soil is an important natural resource that encourages and
promotes plant growth. Wind and rain can damage soil if it is left naked and exposed.
Further than the loss of agricultural land, soil erosion has other negative repercussions. In
creeks and rivers, it has increased pollution and sedimentation, blocking these waterways
and resulting in a loss in fish and other species. Additionally, deteriorated soils are
frequently less able to retain water, which can make floods worse. By reducing soil
erosion and degradation as well as the loss of important land to desertification,
sustainable land can help to lessen the effects of livestock and agriculture.
In Polytechnic University of the Philippines - Parañaque Campus, soil erosion is a
widespread and persistent problem in the campus that affects soil productivity, water
quality, and biodiversity. The causes of soil erosion are complex and vary depending on
the physical and environmental characteristics of a particular area. The purpose of this
study is to assess the extent and rate of soil erosion in a particular area, to determine the
factors that contribute to soil erosion, and to evaluate the effectiveness of different
erosion control measures.
II. Statement of the Problem
Soil erosion is a major environmental problem that affects soil productivity, water
quality, and biodiversity. Despite numerous studies on soil erosion, the extent and rate of
soil erosion in different environments are not well understood, and effective erosion
control measures are still lacking. The purpose of this study is to assess the extent and

rate of soil erosion in a particular area, to determine the factors that contribute to soil
erosion, and to evaluate the effectiveness of different erosion control measures.
Even though it is crucial to maintain the soil's health for coming generations,
many students may lack the information and skills necessary to avoid soil erosion in their
own communities. They also lack an awareness of the causes and effects of soil erosion.
This ongoing erosion of the soil and environmental degradation are caused by a lack of
knowledge and understanding.
III. Objective of the Study
i. General Objective
This study aims to give people the knowledge and resources they need to engage
in action to avoid erosion within their own communities, as well as to inform them about
the significance of maintaining and preserving the soil.
● Identifying the causes of soil erosion, such as rainfall intensity, slope angle, soil
type, and vegetation cover.
● Measuring the extent and rate of soil erosion.
● Evaluating the effectiveness of different erosion control measures, such as rocks,
gravel, or crushed stones.
● Understanding the long-term consequences of soil erosion on soil productivity,
water quality, and biodiversity.
● Developing best practices for soil erosion control and management.
● Raising awareness about soil erosion and its impact on the environment and
human well-being.

ii. Specific Objectives
● To help in achieving organizational objectives.

● To continuously improve land productivity without harming the soil's health.
● To sustain or enhance the soil's quality and production for future usage.
● To quantify the extent and rate of soil erosion in a particular area.
● To determine the factors that contribute to soil erosion, such as slope, soil type,
vegetation, and water flow.
● To evaluate the effectiveness of different erosion control measures, such as rocks,
gravel, or crushed stones.
● To understand the long-term consequences of soil erosion on soil productivity,
water quality, and biodiversity.
● To develop best practices for soil erosion control and management.
● To educate and raise awareness about soil erosion and its impact on the
environment and human well-being.
IV. Methodology in Soil Erosion
The methodology for controlling soil erosion typically includes the following steps:
Assessment: Evaluate the site to determine the extent and type of soil erosion and
identify the causes, such as slope, soil type, vegetation, and water flow.
Planning: Develop a plan to control soil erosion, taking into account site conditions,
goals, and available resources.
Preparation: Prepare the site for erosion control by removing any debris or vegetation
that could contribute to the problem.
Installation: Install erosion control measures, such as rocks, gravel, or crushed stones, to
prevent soil from washing away.

Vegetation: Plant vegetation, such as grasses, shrubs, and trees, to hold the soil in place
and promote natural erosion control.
Maintenance: Regularly inspect and maintain the erosion control measures to ensure
they are functioning properly and making the necessary repairs or adjustments.
Monitoring: Monitor the site to assess the effectiveness of the erosion control measures
and make any necessary modifications to ensure long-term success.
V. List of Materials and Equipment
Materials:
3 - 2 liter bottles, cut in half
3- 500 mL beakers
Potting soil
Grass seed, fescue plants
Pebbles, gravel or leaf litter
Elevated surface to hold the 3 litter bottles
Water
Equipment:
Shovels - Used for digging, planting, and spreading materials.
Rakes - Used for spreading and leveling materials, such as topsoil, compost, and mulch.
Irrigation equipment - Used for watering and maintaining vegetation to support growth
and prevent soil erosion.
VI. Results of the Experiments in the form of graphs and tables
Bottle (Undercover) Amount of Water Collected Qualitative Observations

(ml) (Color, Density, etc.)
With Grass 360 ml Soil and water didn't mix,

clear water.
With Small Rocks 350 ml Ground and flaxen water

mixed completely, clear
water.
With Soil Only (Control) 165 ml Flowing delayed to start,

high turbidity, soil, and
water didn't mix well,
darker water, and some
organic matter.

VII. Analysis of the Data
We do three samples of soils — one with lawn, the alternate with small jewels, and the third with
no ground cover-- were placed in 2-liter bottles and their capability to alleviate soil corrosion
was tested by pouring the same quantum of water(500 mL) into each sample. After organizing
the data using a table, it came apparent that the lawn was the most effective ground cover for
minimizing soil corrosion. Although the quantum of water collected was lesser for the sample of
soil with lawn, the quality of the water supported the fact that factory cover is effective for runoff
and corrosion control. While the bare soil yielded a water blend with high turbidity and large
patches of soil, the sample with lawn managed to retain the sediments better by impeding face
run-off and therefore yielding a clear water blend. These qualitative compliance are conveyed by
picture 4, where the sample with lawn is on the far left and the sample with only soil is in the
middle. The sample with jewels also caused a large quantum of water to be collected(350 mL),
but it dramatically braked run-off water to give it further time to insinuate the soil. In fact, the
soil sample with jewels took longer to stop flowing out of the bottle than both of the other
samples combined. The quality of the water observed for this sample's admixture could be
attributed to the forenamed factors. Since the jewels hampered the impact of the water on the soil
and braked run-off water, only ground - suchlike substances were eroded, and they mixed well
with the water. Therefore, the sample with the jewels was the alternate most effective ground
cover for minimizing soil corrosion.
VIII. Conclusion
The purpose of our research or The Effective solution for soil erosion in the
Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Paranaque campus is to help and educate
people or students so that they can take action to prevent soil erosion on the campus of
the Polytechnic University of the Philippines in Paranaque. And also to have an idea to
know what they can do to prevent soil erosion in our universities and our communities.

The results of this trial emphasize the significance of factory cover in precluding soil
corrosion. This isn't an attempt to belittle the part of other types of ground cover. Still, the
data from this trial shows that foliage is the most pivotal cover to promote soil health,
factory growth, and water quality. After deforestation, planting lawn seeds would produce
long-term results to colorful ecological issues. It would reduce soil corrosion by
impeding the impact of drops on the soil face, and more importantly by decelerating
run-off water to give it further time to insinuate and to allow deposit of deposition.
IX. Recommendations
The researchers or our group would like to suggest taking action to reduce soil
erosion in the Polytechnic University of the Philippines Paranaque Campus. However,
these steps are not just possible at our school but also in other universities or schools and
communities, such as:
1. Addition of fertilizers.
2. Placing a fence or barrier in the fields.
3. Maintenance of watering.
4. Monitoring the site to assess the effectiveness of the erosion control
measures.

Reference:
What is Erosion? Effects of Soil Erosion and Land Degradation. (n.d.). World
Wildlife Fund. Retrieved January 21, 2023, from What is Erosion? Effects of Soil
Erosion and Land Degradation
Erosion Lab. (n.d.). AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE LAB NOTEBOOK. Erosion

Lab - AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE LAB NOTEBOOK
Stockigt, S. (2016, May 6). Soil Erosion Experiment - Life is a Garden. Life Is a
Garden. Soil Erosion Experiment - Life is a Garden

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Republic of the Philippines

POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

THE EFFECTIVE SOLUTION FOR

Salonga, Mary Grace Ann C.

Tambal, Anna Marie G.

Professor: Anjanette Rodriguez

The Country’s 1st Polytechnic U

II. Statement of the Problem

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III. Objective of the Study

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ii. Specific Objectives

● To help in achieving organizational objectives.

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V. List of Materials and Equipment

3 - 2 liter bottles, cut in half

Grass seed, fescue plants

Pebbles, gravel or leaf litter

Elevated surface to hold the 3 litter bottles

Shovels - Used for digging, planting, and spreading materials.

VI. Results of the Experiments in the form of graphs and tables

Bottle (Undercover) Amount of Water Collected Qualitative Observations

With Grass 360 ml Soil and water didn't mix,

With Small Rocks 350 ml Ground and flaxen water

With Soil Only (Control) 165 ml Flowing delayed to start,

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VII. Analysis of the Data

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Erosion Lab. (n.d.). AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE LAB NOTEBOOK. Erosion

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