Unit 4: Thinking Like a Scientist Theme 8: What Makes Soil Different?

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Unit 4: Thinking Like a Scientist Theme 8: What Makes Soil Different?

consist- to be made up of items such as sand, clay, and other things A block house consists of different shapes including triangles, squares, and rectangles. =

geology- the study of rocks, soil, and other related things Geology has to do with the study rocks which I find interesting.

property- a characteristic or feature of that object One property of soil is that it turns to mud when it gets wet.

layer- one part of a group of things that are one on top of another The rain forest has many layers that animals live in.

artificial- something that is not natural; it is made by human beings Artificial nails can be used when real nails can’t grow quickly enough.

combine- to mix or put things together Chefs combine different fruits to make a fruit salad.

separate- to divide it or put it into different parts Keep chicken separated from other foods when cooking to avoid cross-contamination. d%2014%20-%20Keeping%20Vegies%20and%20Raw%20Meat%20Separate%201.jpg

texture- the way something feels Wood floors have different textures.

replace- to put something in the place of something else Plumbers replace broken faucets.

particles- small pieces of something Many dirt particles fell onto the floor when I shook out the rug.