Exploring the World Beneath Our Feet

What is soil mainly used for?

• Building skyscrapers

• Growing plants

• Making clothes

• Driving cars

Which of the following animals live in the soil?

• Fish

• Birds

• Worms

• Cats

What type of soil is best for holding water?

• Sandy soil

• Clay soil

• Gravel

• Chalky soil

Which type of soil feels gritty and doesn't hold water well?

• Loamy soil

• Peaty soil

• Sandy soil

• Silty soil

What can you find in healthy soil?

• Toys

• Nutrients

• Plastic

• Glass

Why do plants like loamy soil?

• It is very hard

• It has lots of water

• It has a good mix of sand, silt, and clay

• It is colorful

What do earthworms do that helps the soil?

• Make it darker

• Eat plants

• Dig tunnels

• Sleep

Which is NOT a use of soil?

• Building homes for animals

• Cleaning water

• Charging phones

• Supporting trees

What happens to soil when it has lots of organic matter?

• It becomes very heavy

• It turns into water

• It becomes more fertile

• It starts to smell bad

Which of these is NOT a type of soil?

• Silty soil

• Cotton soil

• Clay soil

• Sandy soil