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DIGGING, DISPLACING, DECOMPOSING....SOIL What lies beneath this most precious natural resource? |
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Worm  How Much Soil
Is There? The Soil Is
A.... Secrets
Hidden in the Soil
Earthworms
Sowbugs &
Pillbugs
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Soil is more than sand, dirt, clay, pebbles,
and rocks. It is a mixture of mineral particles, air, water, and
billions of plants and animals. All of these are interacting with
the nutrients and mixing the mineral particles throughout the soil.
Earthworms, isopods, bacteria, and fungi assist to decompose dead plants
and animals. The nutrients from the decomposing materials are left
in the soil for plants. The plants provide food for animals and
humans.
If you notice when digging beneath the soil, it comes in a variety of colors, textures, sizes and odors. When dry, soil has a unique characteristic. But when soil is wet, it can be sticky, slick, slippery, and can be molded and squeeze into different shapes and objects. What a
really unique natural resource!!!!
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Soil Underground
Adventure ARS Science For
Kids  Kids Corner for
Science Animals
How Animals Spend the
Winter Snails
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