Name a reason why soil is important.
Soils gives animals and insects a place to live
List 3 particles that make up soil
Sand! Silt! Clay!
________________is fertilizer made of natural materials, like plants.
Compost
List one reason why soil is important
Soil helps give us fresh air
Which is not a soil particle? a) Iron b) Clay c) Silt d) Sand
Iron!
______________are a substance used to destroy pests, like insects.
Pesticides
List 1 reasons why soil is important.
Plants need soil to grow.
Which option would not be good to put into a compost bin? a) Banana peel b) Apple core c) Dead leaves d) Animal Droppings
d) Animal Droppings
___________is the name used to refer to a soil layer.
Horizon
What is soil?
Soil is the upper layer of the earth’s surface and is a mix of organic material, broken rock and minerals
Why do farmers use pesticides? a) To add salt to the soil b) To make compost c) To kill insects d) To make plants grow faster
c) To kill insects
____________is any material added to soil to help plants grow.
Fertilizer
Which option is a form of fertilizer? a) Compost b) Rock c) Clay d) Sand
a) Compost
Which option is not good for the soil? a) Sand b) Salt c) Clay d) Silt
b) Salt
How can we help soil?
People plant a variety of different plants. Fertilizers and compost add nutrients to the soil. Test and monitor the soil health.