Life underground

The video explores soil as a habitat, detailing its composition of non-living materials like rocks and organic matter. It highlights the presence of microorganisms, which are abundant in soil, and describes the various insects and animals, such as meerkats, that inhabit it. Soil offers protection from extreme weather and serves as a food source, making it a vital ecosystem for many species.

What is soil primarily composed of?

• Only dead plants

• Only rocks

• Non-living things like rocks and organic matter

• Living organisms and water

What are microorganisms in the soil?

• Large animals that live underground

• Insects that live on the surface

• Plants that grow in the soil

• Tiny organisms visible only with a microscope

Which of the following animals is mentioned as living in the soil?

• Fish

• Meerkats

• Birds

• Elephants

How does soil protect its inhabitants?

• By keeping them dry

• By offering shelter from extreme weather

• By allowing them to fly

• By providing food from above ground

Why is soil considered a popular habitat?

• It is always warm

• It has a lot of food and protection

• It is always wet

• It is very dry