Soil
Definition
Soil is the top layer of the Earth where plants grow. It is made of small rock pieces, water, air, and dead plants and animals.
Main Details
Soil forms very slowly over a long time.
It gives plants nutrients and support.
Soil holds water needed by plants.
Many living organisms live in soil.
Examples
Sandy soil – found near beaches and deserts.
Clay soil – used to make pots and bricks.
Loamy soil – best soil for farming and gardening.
Interesting Points
Soil has tiny living organisms we cannot see.
Different soils have different colors and textures.
Roots help keep soil in place.
Fun Fact
It can take hundreds of years to form just a few centimeters of soil.
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