Components of Soil
This component helps plants grow and plants take this in through their roots.
Water
There is how many types of soil?
4
The layers of soil are called the...
horizons
A substance that has been added in small quantities to improve or preserve it.
Additive
This component of soil helps the plant to breathe.
Air
This type of soil holds a lot of water
Clay
This is the bedrock layer of soil
R Horizon
This type of soil additive is used to make roads and sidewalks less slippery, but it interferes with plants water intake,
Road Salt
What gets added to the soil to help protect plants.
Additive or pesticide
This soil is made up mainly of minerals
Silt
This horizon is made up of mostly sand and silt, it has a lot of minerals
E Horizon
This increases the amount of nutrients found in the soil and helps plants and grass to grow.
Fertilizers
This part of the soil has been weathered down by the wind, water, change in temperature over time.
Rocks and Minerals
This soil does not hold water well and is not suitable for plants.
Sand
This layer is made out of humus.
O horizon
This is used to kill weeds and keep bugs off crops.
Pesticides
What is Organic matter?
Two things
Decomposing plants and animals
What is the best type of soil?
Loam soil
This layer gets its minerals from the water droplets of the soil above.
B Horizon
This product is added to soil in order to improve the soil's physical qualities. It often consists of compost, manure, and coffee grounds.
A Soil Conditioner