Soil

This webpage will review the properities of soil with you. Click on the picture above for a copy of the worksheet.

Directions: Scroll down this page to see a list of questions.  Read each question carefully. Then click on the picture at the end of each question.  You will need to read through the webpage in order to find the answer.  After writing your answers on the paper provided, close the window and go on to the next question.

How is soil formed? (Be sure to scroll about 1/2 way down the page for the answer)
Soil is made from weathered rock, organic material, air, and water. The weathered rock in soil can be made of 5 things. What are they?
List four reasons why soil is important.
Draw the three layers of soil and label each part.
Take a virtual tour of the soil! Click the link and then click virtual tour.