Soil Formation and Composition

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Soil Formation and Composition Chapter 7 Section 2

Soil Formation Soil – the loose, weathered material on Earth’s surface in which plants can grow How is soil formed? – Soil is formed as rock is broken down by weathering and mixes with other materials on the surface. Bedrock – solid layer of rock beneath the soil, soil is always being formed whenever it is exposed

Soil Composition and Texture Soil is a mixture of rock particles, minerals, decayed organic material, air, and water humus – the decayed organic material in soil; helps create spaces in soil for air and water; rich in elements that plants need loam – soil made up of about equal parts of clay, sand, and silt; ideal for most plants fertile- soil rich in nutrients that plants need (nitrogen and phosphorus)

Size of soil particles:

Soil Horizons Soil horizon – layer of soil that differs in color and texture from layers above or below it Topsoil – crumbly, dark brown soil that’s a mixture of humus, clay, and other minerals; the A horizon Subsoil – clay and other particles washed down from the A horizon, little humus; the B horizon

View this Active Art to view weathering of rock then write the order of soil horizon formation in your notes. http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?wcprefix=cfp&wcsuffix=2022&fuseaction=home.gotoWebCode&x=10&y=13

Life in Soil Some soil organisms mix the soil and make spaces in it for air and water (aeration). Other soil organisms make humus, which makes soil fertile. Litter – the loose layer of dead plant leaves and stems on the surface of the soil Decomposers – organisms that break down dead organisms and digest them

Write in your notes the 4 living organisms that help break up the soil Write in your notes the 4 living organisms that help break up the soil. Write a few words to describe what they do. Chipmunks live in dens in the soil and search the litter for seeds and nuts. Plant roots break up the soil and hold it in place. Earthworms break up the soil, making it easier for plant roots to spread and for air and water to enter the soil. They create waste which makes soil more fertile by adding nitrogen. Bacteria are decomposers that break down animal and plant remains and wastes.

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