Soils, Soils, Soils

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What is soil that is good for planting vegetables?

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Soil that has lots of organic material.

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What two things are commonly found in the soil where we live?

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Sand and clay.

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What is organic material made of?

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The remains of dead plants, insects, and animals that get mixed into the soil.

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What does the type of soil depend on?

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The type of rocks in that area.

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What is another word for soil?

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Dirt.

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What helps plants grow in soil?

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Nutrients and organic material.

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What is clay?

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A type of soil that is sticky when wet.

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What is sand?

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A type of soil that is made of tiny grains and feels gritty.

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What do we call the top layer of soil?

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Topsoil.

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What is compost?

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Decomposed organic material used to enrich soil.