Soil

Question 1

Expand

Answer 1

getting larger

Question 2

Deposition

Answer 2

The dropping of a rock

Question 3

Glacier

Answer 3

A large, slow moving ice

Question 4

Erosion

Answer 4

The Movement of weathered rock

Question 5

Weathering

Answer 5

Breaking down a rock

Question 6

Natural resources

Answer 6

Found in nature, necessary or useful to people (for example water, air/oxygen, soil, wood)

Question 7

Humus

Answer 7

Decayed plants and animals

Question 8

Soil

Answer 8

A mixture of whether rock, minerals, plants/animals, air, water

Question 9

Label the three layers of soil

Answer 9

First layer is top soil,
Second layer is sub soil,
Third layer is bed rock

Question 10

Four types of soil

Answer 10

Sand. Sand is the largest grains

Silt. Silt is smooth greens that are found in lakes/ponds

Clay. Clay holds a lot of water mostly used to make pottery

Loam. Loam is a mixture of sand, silt, clay and it’s usually best for plants

Question 11

What part of the plant absorbs water and holds plants in place?

Answer 11

The part of the plant that absorbs water and holds plants in place are the roots.

Question 12

What determines the texture/color of the soil?

Answer 12

The grain size determines the texture/color of the soil

Question 13

How can planting trees help the soil?

Answer 13

Planting trees help the soil because it helps prevent erosion.

Erosion is the movement of soil or/dirt