SOILTypes of soil

Sand

• Sand particles are big in size.

• Dry soil.

• Doesn’t hold much water.

Silt

Silt is very small, broken pieces of rock. It is larger than clay, but smaller than sand.

Sand ------------Silt---------------Clay

(larger particles) (smaller particles)

CLAY• Clay holds water well.

• Clay has NO air between particles.

• It is sticky and can be shaped when it is wet.

• Clay is used for brick houses.

LOAM• Loam is a mixture of sand, silt and clay.

• It is best for plants

Natural Resources

• Made by NATURE

• Cannot be replaced

• Must be conserved (saved)!

EROSIONis the movement of soil and rock to

new places.

Ways to Conserve Soil

• Plant trees & grassto prevent soil erosion

• Healthy farming

1) Keep soil clean

2) Add nutrients to the soil

• What else can you do to conserve soil?

Ways to Conserve Soil

• Plant trees & grassto prevent soil erosion

• Healthy farming

1) Keep soil clean

2) Add nutrients to the soil

• What else can you do to conserve soil?