I WONDER - Why Is Soil Important To The Environment?

The video compares soil to a bustling underground city, emphasizing the importance of sustainable farming practices to maintain soil health. It highlights techniques like planting cover crops and minimizing soil disturbance to prevent erosion and support the ecosystem of microorganisms that make soil a perfect home for plants.

How is the soil described in the video?

• As a flowing river

• As a bustling underground city

• As a barren desert

• As a quiet forest

What is the role of sustainable farming according to the video?

• To act as a responsible mayor for the soil

• To increase crop yield at any cost

• To use as much water as possible

• To eliminate all pests

What is one method farmers use to protect the soil?

• Flooding the fields

• Planting special cover crops

• Using heavy machinery frequently

• Removing all vegetation

Why do farmers try not to disturb the soil too much?

• To save time

• To keep the soil's tiny inhabitants happy

• To reduce labor costs

• To increase soil temperature

What is the effect of planting cover crops on the soil?

• It makes the soil dry

• It acts like a cozy blanket for the soil

• It removes nutrients from the soil

• It increases soil erosion