Minerals and Soils

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What is a mineral?

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A nonliving substance found on the Earth.

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What is soil?

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The top layer of the Earth where plants grow.

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What are natural resources?

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Something found in nature that benefits us in our lives.

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Name some types of natural resources.

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Water, plants, air, animals, sunshine, coal, and oil.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community where plants, animals, and tiny living things all work together in a place.

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What are the two main types of ecosystems?

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Terrestrial Ecosystems and Marine Ecosystems.

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What are terrestrial ecosystems?

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Environments on land where plants and animals thrive.

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Give examples of terrestrial ecosystems.

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Forests, deserts, grasslands, and mountains.

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What is flora and fauna?

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Flora includes plants like tall trees and colorful flowers; fauna includes animals like rabbits, birds, and large animals like elephants.

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What are marine ecosystems?

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Environments in water bodies, such as oceans and seas.