6th Period Soil

Week 9 Assignments for Wednesday and AMI Saturday The videos will be very helpful in answering the questions. If you don't have earbuds, mute your Chromebook and watch the videos with closed captioning on.This is a 2 part assignment that will count for your work TODAY but also for your AMI Day this Saturday. So finish both parts today and then you will not have work to do on Saturday. Introduction to Soil PART 1: Wednesday Read the questions FIRST!Then watch the video, pause when you think you have come across one of the answers. Answer the question then continue watching until you come to another answer. Everything can be traced back to_. earth soil dirt plants Many people have a different idea of what soil is. Link each occupation with the way that they view or describe soil. Engineers Something that can be moved around with heavy equipment and used for certain projects. Farmers A medium for plant growth that provides nutrients. Geologist Just a temporary phase in the rock cycle. In General Mixture of organic mater and minerals that can support life. How was soil formed? Drag and drop each description into the correct category. PHYSICAL BREAKDOWN Crashing Rocks Rain Movement of Water Temperature Change CHEMICAL BREAKDOWN Acid Rain Oxidation Hydrolisis 5 Factors of Rate of Soil Formation FACTORS Climate Topography Time Biology Parent Material NOT FACTORS Biome Current Year Buildings Animals Population Introduction to Soil PART 2: Saturday AMI Read the questions FIRST!Then watch the video, pause when you think you have come across one of the answers. Answer the question then continue watching until you come to another answer. What is the main ingredient in soil? weathered rock air water organic matter What is humus? the air inside of soil middle eastern dip for pita the organic part of soil Which soil type has the largest size grains? clay silt sand loam Which type of soil is the best for plants? clay silt sand loam Which type of soil would allow water to pass through the fastest? clay silt sand loam Which type of soil holds the most water? clay silt sand loam Which of the following is NOT a decomposer that helps break organic matter down? bacteria fungi vultures invertebrates