Soil is the uppermost layer of the earth and is found nearly everywhere on land. It is important because it provides nutrients to living things and supports plants by holding their roots and providing nutrients. Soil is made up of water, air, mineral particles from rocks, and organic matter from dead animals and plants. Many small animals like rats, moles, rabbits, and snakes live in soil, as do insects and worms that help break down organic materials. The texture of soil depends on the size of its mineral and organic particles.
2. •Soil is called the upper most part of the earth.
Almost every where on land there is soil.
•Soil is very important because many living things
use it as a supply of nutrients (those things which
provides energy).
•Soil is also used to support the plant by holding
their roots and by providing nutrients.
3. What soil is made of?
Soil is made up of four things:
•Water
•Air
•Particles of minerals
•Organic matters (dead animals or plants).
Minerals come from the broken rocks found under
the ground or land.
4. ANIMALS LIVE IN SOIL
Small animals, such as rats , moles,
rabbits and snakes make their homes in
the soil. Animals such as earthworms,
beetles, ants also live in the soil.
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6. Types of soil
•Squeeze some soil between your fingers. Is it
crumbly, soft or sticky? The texture of soil depends
upon the size of its particles.
