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Soils
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Loam | The best soil for supporting plant growth. |
| Erosion | The movement of bits of rock or soil by wind and water. |
| Topsoil | The layer of soil directly under humus that is most affected by erosion. |
| Humus | This is organic material that is made up of dead plants and animals. |
| Weathering | The process of breaking down rock into smaller pieces. |
| Layers of Soil | Humus, Topsoil, Subsoil, Parent Rock, Bedrock |
| Properties of Soils | Color, Texture, Particle Size, Capacity to retain water, Ability to support growth |
| Three Types of Soils | Clay, Sand, Loam |
| Loam Mixture | Clay, Sand, Silt |
| Waves pulling sand out to sea is an example of... Weathering OR Erosion? | Erosion |
| People walking on a rocky path is an example of... Weathering or Erosion? | Weathering |