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Chapter 3, Soils

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Saving resources by using them carefully, is known as what? Conservation
Soil that has small grains and holds water easily, is known as what? Clay
Material found in nature that living things use, is known as what? Resource
What is the name of material made up of decayed parts of once-living things? Humus
What is the richest layer of soil? Topsoil
What is the name of rich soil with a lot of humus? loam
What the the name of a layer of solid rock under soil? Bedrock
Farmers need what to grow crops? soil
Sometime farmers use what to save the soil? strip cropping
Farmers use what to keep the water from washing the soil away from the sides of hills? Contour plowing
What turns into soil very quickly? compost
What is clay a good material for making pots? Clay is sticky and holds water easily
Why do farmers use compost? They use it as fertilizer to add minerals (nutrients) to the soil, that plants need.
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