Unit 7: Soil
SOL 3.7 The student will investigate and understand the major components of soil, its origin, and its importance to plants
and animals including humans. Key concepts include:
a) soil provides the support and nutrients necessary for plant growth;
b) topsoil is a natural product of subsoil and bedrock;
c) rock, clay, silt, sand, and humus are components of soils; and
d) soil is a natural resource and should be conserved.
and animals including humans. Key concepts include:
a) soil provides the support and nutrients necessary for plant growth;
b) topsoil is a natural product of subsoil and bedrock;
c) rock, clay, silt, sand, and humus are components of soils; and
d) soil is a natural resource and should be conserved.
Online Tools:SoilTris
Link to the game: Click here Combine sand, silt and clay blocks as you build the ideal soil profile. Soil
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