Layers of Soil
What Type of
Soil Am I?
Soil Am I?
Compost
Pop quiz hot shot
random
100
Nutrient-rich organic matter made up of dead animals and plants
Humus
100
- I hold onto water very well
- I am not great for growing most plants
- You can grow roses in me
Clay
100
List one reason composting is good
- Helps the environment
- Makes food for plants
- Reduces garbage
100
What do we use soil for?
- Growing food
- Growing plants
100
fossil formation depends on ________ and _______ conditions of the environment.
physical and chemical
200
The upper layer of soil that is rich in nutrients. This layer is very important for growing plants.
Topsoil
200
- Water flows right through me
- I am bad for growing plants
Sand
200
List three things that can go in a compost pile
- Banana peel
- Orange peel
- Apple core
- Fruit
- Veggies
- Dirt
200
True or False:
Bedrock has a lot of nutrients?
False
200
What are the three major types of unconformities
disconformities, - eroded portion of rock between two horizontal sedimentary layers
nonconformities - eroded portion of rock between different types of rocks
angular unconformities - horizontal layers are tilted or fold due to erosion
300
Layer of soil below the topsoil. This soil is full of minerals and rocks.
Subsoil
300
- I am good for growing plants
- I hold some water, but not too much
Silt
300
What can never go in a compost pile?
- Meat
- Dairy
- Eggs
- Plastic
- Onions
- Garlic
300
What is this top layer?
- Humus
300
A measure of how acidic or basic a substance or solution is
PH scale
400
The solid rock below the subsoil.
Bedrock
400
- I am a combination of all of the types of soil
Loam
400
Are compost piles cold, normal temperature, or hot?
Hot!
Compost piles can get to 77 degrees Celsius!
400
What causes soil erosion?
- Weathering
- Wind
- Rain
- Farming
- Crumbly dirt
400
Name the following particles in order from largest grain to smallest. silt, clay, sand.
sand .05-2mm
silt .002 - .05 mm
clay <.002
500
No plants can enter this area
Bedrock
500
True or False:
Having some sand in your loam is good for plants?
True
- While sand may not be great for growing plants individually, it is an important part of loam soil
500
Why do we avoid including meat in our compost?
It attracts animals!
500
Name the four parts of soil
- gases
- Water
- Rocks and Minerals
- Organic Matter
500
What is this little dudes name?
baby yoda