Soil Formation

Front

What type of soil might you find at the beach?

Back

Sand

Front

What is soil made out of?

Back

Soil is made out of animal remains, plant remains, and tiny rocks.

Front

What do we call the rotting and breaking down of plants and animals?

Back

Decomposing

Front

What is the breaking down of rocks called?

Back

Weathering

Front

If you were an ant walking in the forest, what might you see in the soil?

Back

Tiny rocks and decomposition.

Front

What is the top layer of soil called?

Back

Topsoil

Front

What do plants need from soil to grow?

Back

Plants need nutrients, water, and support from soil.

Front

What is the process of soil being washed away by water called?

Back

Erosion

Front

What is the term for tiny pieces of rock in soil?

Back

Sand and silt.

Front

What do we call the mixture of soil and decayed plants and animals?

Back

Humus