1.4 Assess a soil type in a local area in relation to composition and vegetation.
SOL 18: Observes and evaluates empirical events and processes and draws valid deductions and conclusions.
Soils Learning Intentions
You will be able to: „„
Explain what soil is. „„Understand what soil is made of.
„ „Explain how leaching and plant litter impact soil. „„Discuss four different types of soils.
„„Study soil in your local area in relation to its composition and vegetation.
17.1 What is Soil?
Soil is the thin, uppermost layer of the earth. Without soil, plants could not grow and there would be no food for land animals. Therefore, soil is an essential natural resource (created by nature and a useful resource to humans). As well as providing us with food, soil is used for building, farming and much more.
Key Words Fertile
Mineral particles Air
Water Working with others:
With the person sitting next to you, come up with two other possible uses of soil.
