Soil Vocab Flashcard 1

Front

Substances needed by plants and animals to live?

Back

nutrients

Front

Word for the process of earth materials being worn away and transported by natural forces like wind or water.

Back

erosion

Front

Rock and mineral particles larger than clay but smaller than sand.

Back

silt

Front

Items that make up other things?

Back

ingredients

Front

Protect from harm or destruction?

Back

conserve

Front

Soil _________ can occur when wind blows it away.

Back

erosion

Front

Soil consists of various ingredients.

Back

ingredients

Front

All soil types contain sand, ________, and clay.

Back

silt

Front

Learn to __________ our soil.

Back

conserve

Front

Plants need 16 ___________ for flowers, fruits, or vegetables.

Back

nutrients