Components of Soil
What Type of
Soil Am I?
Soil Am I?
Pop quiz!
Composting
100
What is soil?
mixture of organic matter, minerals, air, and water that is formed from the weathering of rocks and supports a vast array of life
100
- I hold onto water very well
- I am not great for growing most plants
- You can grow roses in me
Clay
100
Where can we find soil?
outside
100
True or false: egg shells are compostable
TRUE
200
Why is it important to have water in soil?
For microorganisms and plants to drink!
200
- Water flows right through me
- I am bad for growing plants
Sand
200
What do we use soil for?
- Growing food
- Growing plants
200
name two things that ARE NOT compostable
plastic, metals, etc.
300
Name the four parts of soil
- Air
- Water
- Rocks and Minerals
- Organic Matter
300
- I am good for growing plants
- I hold some water, but not too much
Silt
300
True or False:
is soil alive?
True
300
Should compost be hot or cold?
Hot!
400
Why are worms important for soil health
they break down organic material and provide oxygen
400
- I am a combination of all of the types of soil
Loam
400
Are earth worms scary??
NO!!! They are super cute and important for soil helath :)
400
Why is composting good for soil health?
It adds nutrients into the soil
500
what happens if soil doesnt have any air
it goes anaerobic (cant breath!) not good for growing
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
What soil is best for gardening?
Loam!
500
What is Humus?
a dark, crumbly soil that helps plants grow.