Components of Soil
Vocabulary
Properties of Soil
Landforms
Plants and Soil
100
The tiny rocks created by weathering that make up soil.
Sand, silt, and Soil.
100
Loose top layer found on the surface of the earth.
Soil!
100
What are the 4 properties of soil?
color, texture, smell, and how quickly water passes through
100
A tall rock with a pointed top.
Mountain.
100
Is soil important for plants?
Yes!!!!
200
Of the three grains: sand, silt, and clay which one has the biggest size?
Sand!
200
Is the part of soil made from dead animals and plants.
Humus!
200
What causes soil to be dark?
The amount of humus in the mixture!
200
Land higher than the land around it but lower than a mountain.
Hill!
200
What do the roots get from the soil?
Water and nutrients!
300
Of the three grains: sand, silt, and clay which one has the smallest size?
Clay!
300
A natural shape that occurs on Earth's surface.
Landform!
300
How does clay feel when it is wet?
Sticky!
300
A lowland between two mountains or hills.
Valley!
300
What is the best soil for plants to grow in?
Sand, silt, clay, and humus!
400
What are the nonliving components of soil?
Sand, silt, clay, humus, air and water.
400
The landform that is higher than the land around it, with a pointed top.
Mountain!
400
How does clay feel when it is dry?
Hard and smooth.
400
A landform similar to a mountain but has a flat top.
Plateau.
400
Is clay a good soil for planting, why?
No! Because water passed through it very slowly.
500
What are the living parts of soil?
Organisms (Earthworms)!
500
A landform that is higher than the land around it and the top is flat.
Plateau!
500
Is soil the same everywhere?
No!! Can you tell me why?
500
A larger area of flat land!
Plain!
500
Is sand a good soil for planting?
No! Because water passes through it to quickly.
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