Exploring Soil

Match the following pictures to the type of soil

• Sand

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• Silt

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• Top Soil/ Loam

• 
• Clay

• 

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

🌱🌧️ Let's dive into the world of soils! Which type of soil do you think is the least thirsty, meaning it retains the least amount of water?

• Silt

• Sand

• Clay

• Gravel

What is the name for organic matter that is found in soil?

• Clay

• Soil

• Humus

• Silt

Guess what! Humus isn't a delicious dip, but it's actually made of what?

• Dead Plants and Animals

• Sticks and Branches

• Growing Fruits and Vegetables

• Chickpeas

Let's dive into the world of soils! The type of soil that acts like a sponge and holds the most water is called (a)   . On the flip side, the type of soil that's not so thirsty and holds the least water is (b)   . Can you match them correctly?

• loam

• gravel

• clay

• silt

🌱🌼 Hey there, green thumb! Can you dig up the answer to this: Which type of soil is a plant's best friend for growing strong and healthy?

• Sand

• Clay

• Silt

• Loam

What are the four components of soil?

c

d

e

f

Vegetables

Air

Branches

Organic Matter

Water

Weathered Rock

Tags

NGSS.4-ESS2-1

Imagine you're a tiny water droplet, sneaking into the cracks of rocks, then freezing and expanding! What incredible process are you demonstrating?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Shearing

• Decomposition

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Guess what? There's a layer of soil that's super rich in humus, making it a feast for plants! Can you tell which layer it is?

• Layer O

• Layer A

• Layer B

• Layer C

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Is soil and dirt the same thing? Why or why not?