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There are many hands-on experiments and activities that can be done to help you understand soil and the characteristics of soil. Some of these activities could be used or modified to use as a great science fair project.

Some activities and experiments to get you started are described here:

            Soil Sampling
            Experiment with Erosion
            Make a Sedimentator
            Soil as a Filter
            How Much Water Can Soil Hold?

For more information on Science Fairs follow this link to another great ThinkQuest site created by other students in our school district: "So, you want to find out about Science Fairs?"

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