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Investigating climate’s effect on soil temperature and moisture
Organization(s):Gozo College Sannat Primary & Special Unit
Country:Malta
Student(s):GLOBE EkoSkola Team
Grade Level:Lower Primary (grades K-2, ages 5-8)
GLOBE Teacher:Karen Attard
Contributors:Mr. Joseph DeBrincat
Report Type(s):International Virtual Science Symposium Report
Protocols:Air Temperature, Barometric Pressure, Clouds, Precipitation, Relative Humidity, Soil Moisture - Gravimetric, Soil Temperature
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Optional Badges:I am a Data Scientist, I make an Impact, I am a STEM Storyteller
Language(s):English
Date Submitted:03/01/2024
GLOBE students at Gozo College in Sannat, Malta, carried out an investigation as part of the GLOBE Malta Soil Project to learn about soil's role in ecosystems and agriculture. They collected data on soil temperature, air temperature, and soil moisture content over several weeks. Through their observations, they found that high air temperatures led to increased soil temperature, which in turn reduced soil moisture. They also noticed that when air temperatures were lower, soil moisture content increased. The students concluded that climate change is impacting soil, particularly due to unpredictable and unreliable rainfall, causing soil to become dry and compact. The students did not stop there, they wanted to make an impact and be part of the change by proposing to grow their own crops at school, promoting the consumption of local seasonal food to reduce their carbon footprint and mitigate the effects of climate change on the soil.