Push the can into the soil to the mark. Quickly pour water to the top of the can. Use the second hand of your watch to measure how long it takes for the water to soak into the soil. Try this test several times in your quadran t, and average your answer. Record the average time it took for the water to be absorbed into the soil in your journal.
Percolation describes the movement of water through the soil.
Percolation is another measure of the amount of compaction of your soil. Rub the soil sample between your fingers to determine the texture. You can try this test with samples from all around your site. The texture of a soil refers to the particle sizes found within it. Remember that most soils are composed of a mixture of different-sized particles.