Which materials make up soil?

Minerals, water, air, organic matter

Through weathering of parent materials

Why is the soil important?

Survival of plants, habitat for animals, part of the water cycle, can be used for energy production.

What can we do to help maintain the quality of our soils?

Crop rotation(be careful with our fertilizers)

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Question	Answer
Which materials make up soil?	Minerals, water, air, organic matter
What is the scientific name for soil layers?	Soil Horizen
What are the names of the three main soil layers?	Horizon, B Horizon, C Horizon
How does soil form?	Through weathering of parent materials
Why is the soil important?	Survival of plants, habitat for animals, part of the water cycle, can be used for energy production.
What can we do to help maintain the quality of our soils?	Crop rotation(be careful with our fertilizers)