Soil

9.2

Soil

 

Soil

 
  • Soil is the top layer that covers the earth. 
 
  • There are several types of soil found on the surface of the earth. 
 
  • There are three types of soils:- 
 
1.  

Garden soil 

   
  • Dark brown 
  • Contain decaying plants, small animals, sand particles and small stones
     
2.  

Clay 

   
  • Gray or slightly red 
  • Contain fine soil particles that are tightly packed
     
3.  

Sand 

   
  • Slightly yellowish 
  • Sand particles and small stones.
 
 
 

Soil

9.2

Soil

 

Soil

 
  • Soil is the top layer that covers the earth. 
 
  • There are several types of soil found on the surface of the earth. 
 
  • There are three types of soils:- 
 
1.  

Garden soil 

   
  • Dark brown 
  • Contain decaying plants, small animals, sand particles and small stones
     
2.  

Clay 

   
  • Gray or slightly red 
  • Contain fine soil particles that are tightly packed
     
3.  

Sand 

   
  • Slightly yellowish 
  • Sand particles and small stones.