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Earth surface vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Soil | a mixture of small particles of rock, humus, air, and water |
| Humus | a mixture of decomposed plants and animals in soil |
| Nutrient | a substance that provides nourishment |
| Decompose | to break down or decay |
| Silt | a mixture of sand, silt, and clay |
| Resource | something that is used |
| Renewable resource | a natural resource that can be replaced quickly |
| Non-renewable resource | a natural resource that can not be quickly replaced |
| Retain | to hold, or keep inside |
| Conserve | to use wisely, to not waste |
| Natural gas | an invisible, odorless gas that is used for energy |
| Coal- | a plant-based solid resource that can be burned for energy |