Soil, Rocks, Minerals

Dirt on the surface of Earth made of water, minerals, gasses, and organic matter

• weathering

• mantle

• soil

Feces and remains of once living things

• erosion

• organic matter

• atmosphere

worn away and movement of sediment

• erosion

• soil

• organic matter

Soil does all of the following, except

• cleans water

• converts CO2 into O2

• place to live

• provides nutrients for plants

Wind, water, and plants that break down rocks

• bedrock

• soil

• weathering

hard, solid rock that covers Earth

• bedrock

• rock lobster

• soil

What is the most important characteristic of soil that includes, sand, clay, or silt?

• texture

• desnity

• color

Which type of soil is the best for farming?

• sandy

• clay

• loamy

Layer of soil made of rocks and minerals mixed with humus where plants grow and animals live

• topsoil

• top gun

• bedrock

Soil is made of

• living things

• nonliving things

• both