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Soil, Rocks, and Natural Resources

Explain how soil forms, compare the three main rock groups, and use natural resources carefully.

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Describe the components of soil and its role in plant growth.
Distinguish weathering, erosion, and rock formation.
Compare renewable and non-renewable resources and ways to conserve them.

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Soil develops over time as rock material weathers and mixes with organic matter. It contains mineral particles, decaying remains, water, air, and living organisms. Roots anchor plants in soil and take up water and dissolved mineral nutrients. No single soil ingredient does every job. Weathering breaks down or changes rock where it is. Erosion moves rock or soil away, for example through flowing water or wind. Soil can take a long time to form, so losing fertile topsoil can harm plant growth. Roots, plant cover, and suitable mulch help protect it. Rocks are grouped by how they form. Igneous rocks form when magma or lava cools and solidifies; basalt is an example. Many sedimentary rocks form when deposited particles are compacted and cemented; sand can become sandstone. Metamorphic rocks form when existing rock changes under heat and pressure without melting; limestone can become marble. Rocks commonly contain minerals, such as quartz. A rock does not have to turn into a mineral before it contains minerals.

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