Soil Is Alive!

What is the scientific term for dirt in gardens?

• Sand

• Gravel

• Clay

• Soil

What is another name for tardigrades?

• Water bears

• Microbes

• Bacteria

• Earthworms

What does the term 'biodiversity' refer to?

• The number of rocks in soil

• The amount of soil in a garden

• Different living things in an area

• The number of plants in a garden

How do plant roots benefit from fungi in the soil?

• Fungi provide sunlight

• Fungi act as extra roots

• Fungi produce flowers

• Fungi create water

What do bacteria in the soil use to grow?

• Water

• Sunlight

• Sugar

• Air

What is the role of decomposers in the soil?

• They produce seeds

• They break down dead plants and animals

• They create sunlight

• They grow into trees

What happens to the waste produced by soil-dwelling animals?

• It becomes a fertilizer

• It turns into rocks

• It evaporates

• It becomes water