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Vocab for 4th Grade 4.7A Soils

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clay   a fine-grained soil that retains water well  
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decomposition   the breaking down of plant and animal remains by decomposers  
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gravel   small, loose rock particles  
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humus   organic matter found in soil  
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loam   soil formed from equal parts of sand, silt, clay, and humus  
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nutrient   a substance that is necessary for healthy growth and development  
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properties   characteristics of matter  
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retain   to keep or stay behind  
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silt   a dust-like type of soil that retains water and circulates air well  
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soil   a mixture of air, water, minerals, and organic matter  
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weathering   the breaking down of larger rocks into smaller pieces called sediment  
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retention   the ability to keep or hold  
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