4. (i) Look at the map of Ireland’s soil types to the right and answer the questions that follow.
(a) What is Ireland’s most common soil type? (b) Which soil is most common in Donegal? (c) Which province has the most fertile soil? (d) What is the least common soil type found in Ireland?
Exam Hint
Short questions like these are asking for direct answers. Make sure to attempt them all.
(ii) Choose three soil types that you have studied and describe the soils in the report below. You can use three of the soils shown on the map above. Use the headings provided for guidance.
Soil type
Profile: Sketch your profile here. Note the height of each horizon and the difference in colour.
Colour
Formation and location
Is there leaching or humification?
Uses Exam Hint
List the colour(s) of each soil clearly. Know one county where each soil is dominant, and whether there is leaching. For uses, think of primary economic activities.