Rocks
What will you always find if you keep digging in the ground?
rocks
What happens to dead leaves and broken stems on the ground over time?
They will break apart and become humus in the soil.
Rainy weather causes weathering.
Rocks can come in _______ shapes and sizes.
many
When digging through soil what are three things you will find?
small pieces of rock
tiny pieces of a dead leaf
a small amount of water
True or False
Soils have different textures. Sandy soil would feel smooth because it is made up of smaller pieces of rock than other soils.
True
Where do you most likely find rocks?
on tree branches?
under the roots of trees?
under the roots of trees
Which type of soil is hard, grainy texture, a light brown color, and large dry particles?
True or False:
Organisms help add humus to the soil.
TRUE
Soil can be classified by its ability to hold ________, and its __________ .
water and its color
True or False:
There is only one way to sort rocks.
False
What is soil?
Soil is made up of small ______, ________, ______, and bits of dead ______ and _______.
small rocks, water, air and bits of dead plants and animals.