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Question | Answer |
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Which materials make up soil? | Soil contains air, water, and variety of microorganisms. |
What is the scientific name for soil byres? | Scientists call each layer of soil horizon, and they characterize by it's texture, minerals composition, color, and depth. |
What are the names and characteristics of the three main soil layers? | A Horizon/ topsoil-materials and humans B Horizon/ subsoil-minerals and clay C Horizon/ bedrock-larger rock fragments a solid rock layer |
How does soil form? | The process of weathering, which creates sediment or fine particles of rocks. |
Why is soil important? | For natural resources for plants, animals, and people. Weathering makes the soil sink into the ground over time. |
What can we do to help maintain the quality of our soils? | Move the crops to different places, so they wouldn't ruin the soil all the ways. |