Formation of Soil

weathered rocks, water, air, and organic matter (dead plants and animal parts)

weathered rocks, water, grass, and organic matter (dead plants and animal parts)

weathered rocks, air, lava, and organic matter (dead plants and animal parts)

when it rains and snows

the break down of rock into tiny pieces

when the sun comes out

water

wind

ice

True

False

• The plant’s roots can grow deep in the ground.

• The plant’s seeds can drop on the ground and get eaten.

• 
  The plant’s flower can stick pollen to a bee.

The plant’s leaves can decompose after they fall.

• decomposition of rock from sunlight

• decomposition of rock from plant roots

weathering of rock from falling leaves

weathering of rock from wind and rain