Only changes in weather cause weathering.

Water is an important cause of weathering.

Soil includes rock particles, water, air, and nutrients.

Clay soil has large rock particles.

Soil with smaller particles can hold more water.

Plants can't grow in fertile soil.

Gray soil is the best soil for plants.

Dark soil is usually more fertile than light soil.

Earthworms are good for the soil.

An earthworm spends most of its life above the ground.

Which bolded word from the story means "small pieces"?

Which bolded word means "soil that can hold a lot of water"?

Which bolded word means "to get smaller"?

Which bolded word means "wearing away"?

Which bolded word means "soil that can hold little water"?

The "hotness" or "coldness" of something is ------

Which bolded word means "to get bigger"?

If you wanted to plant a vegetable garden, which kind of soil would you choose?