Hello, young learners! Welcome back to Basic 2 Basic Technology. In our previous lesson, we learned about Types of Clay Soil. Today, we’re going to learn about the Sources of Soil.
Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to: * List two sources of soil. * Understand that soil comes from different places.
Sources of Soil
Soil is a vital part of our environment. It provides a home for plants, animals, and even us! But where does soil come from?
What is Soil?
Soil is a mixture of broken-down rocks, minerals, and organic matter. It takes a long time for soil to form, and it’s important to protect it.
Sources of Soil
There are many sources of soil, and they are:
- Rivers: Rivers carry small rocks and minerals downstream, which eventually break down and form soil.
- Ponds: Ponds are often filled with water and organic matter, which decomposes over time and creates soil.
- Quarries: Quarries are places where rocks are mined. The broken-down rocks from quarries can be used to make soil.
- Forests: Forests are full of decaying leaves and other organic matter, which creates rich soil.
- Beaches: Beaches are made up of sand, which is a type of soil.
Evaluation Questions
Now that you’ve learned about the sources of soil, let’s see if you can answer these questions:
- Can you name two sources of soil?
- What are some of the things that make up soil?
- Why is it important to protect soil?
- What are some ways that we can help protect soil?
Conclusion
We learned that soil comes from different sources, such as rivers, ponds, quarries, forests, and beaches. Soil is important for plants, animals, and us. We should always try to protect soil. Don’t forget to check the comments section if you have any questions, and use the navigation to move to the next lesson. See you in the next lesson!
