Terminology
Organic Matter
Parts of plants and animals that were once alive.
Feels rough; water drains quickly.
Sand
Name one additive and why it is good or bad for the environment
Salt, Pesticides, Fertilizer, Herbicides
Air Quality
means how clean or dirty the air is.
water warms up and turns into a gas.
Evaporation
Decomposed
Broken down into tiny pieces by decomposers
Feels smooth and sticky; holds water well.
Clay
What is a decomposer and why are they needed?
A decomposer is a living thing (like worms, fungi, or bacteria) that breaks down dead plants and animals.
Natural Water Source and an example
made by God - natural - lakes, rivers, oceans, ponds, streams
water vapour cools and forms clouds.
Condensation
Mineral
A natural, non-living material found in soil (like sand or clay).
Feels soft and powdery; holds some water.
Silt
Why is Air important?
People and animals need air to breathe.
Plants need air to grow.
Clean air keeps the environment healthy.
Built water source and an example
man made -
wells, pipes, water towers, reservoirs.
water falls as rain, snow, or hail.
Precipitation
Nutrients
Substances in soil that help plants grow.
A mix of sand, silt, clay, and organic matter; great for growing plants.
Loam
Why is water important?
People, plants, and animals need water to live.
Water helps keep the environment healthy.
What is water
Water is a liquid.
It can flow, be poured, and take the shape of its container.
Water is found in lakes, rivers, oceans, puddles, rain, snow, and underground.
water gathers in lakes, rivers, oceans, and puddles.
Collection
Addititve
Something people add to soil to change or improve it.
Name two things soil is made of.
Organic matter
Air
Water
Minerals
How can we protect our water sources?
Fences, conserve water, water filtration, not littering, etc.
What is Air
Air is a gas.
It moves around us even though we can’t see it.
We can feel air when it moves (wind).
Air is found everywhere: around people, plants, animals, and in the sky.
Name a way we can conserve water
Turn off the tap while brushing teeth.
Take shorter showers.
Use only the water you need.