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To explain: Whether it is possible to duplicate the results if a soil sample were taken from the same location at a different time of the year.
Introduction: Soil serves as a repository for numerous life forms, which comprises a huge and diverse population of microbes. Microorganisms are vital for organic matter degradation, and as a result, the degraded organic matter gets deposited in the soil. For example, animal tissues, dead plant, and animal wastes.
Explanation of Solution
No, one would not able to duplicate the results obtained from a soil sample testing if the soil samples were obtained from the same site at a different time of the year because the influence of the environmental conditions (soil temperature, soil moisture, and soil respiration) on the microbial growth and survival. Therefore, soil samples taken at different times of the year may show different results even if the soil samples are taken from the same location.
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