Soils, Soils, Soils

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Another word for soil is __________.

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dirt

Front

Soil that is good for planting vegetables has lots of __________ in the soil.

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organic material

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Organic material that occurs naturally is made of...

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the remains of dead plants, insects, and animals that get mixed into the soil.

Front

The type of soil you have in a place, depends on what type of ____________ are in that area.

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rocks

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Our compost bin will give us more _________ to add to our soil.

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organic material

Front

What is soil made of?

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Soil is made of minerals, organic matter, water, and air.

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What is organic material?

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Organic material is made from the remains of living things, like plants and animals.

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Why is organic material important for soil?

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It helps plants grow by providing nutrients.

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What are the layers of soil called?

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The layers of soil are called horizons.

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What is topsoil?

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Topsoil is the uppermost layer of soil, rich in organic material and nutrients.