Soil Composition Worksheet
Explore the different components of soil and their importance with this Grade 2 science worksheet.
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Soil Composition Exploration
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!
1. Soil is made up of tiny pieces of rocks, dead plants, and .
2. Plants need healthy to grow big and strong.
3. When you dig in the dirt, you might find , which help break down dead leaves.
1. Which of these is NOT a part of soil?
Sand
Water
Clouds
Clay
2. What gives soil its dark color?
Rocks
Humus (decayed plants)
Air
Water
1. Why is soil important for plants?
Look at the picture of the soil layers. What do you think each layer is made of?
Top layer:
Middle layer:
Bottom layer:
1. All soil looks exactly the same.
True
False
2. Worms are helpful for soil.
True
False
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