Dirt Questions By Students Answers By Amy: Uncover the Secrets of Soil

Dirt: Questions by Students, Answers by Amy

by Rebecca Olien

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Language	:	English
File size	:	3400 KB
Print length	:	24 pages
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What is dirt? Where does it come from? Why is it important? These are just a few of the questions that students ask about dirt.

In her book Dirt Questions By Students Answers By Amy, Amy Stewart answers these questions and many more. She explains what dirt is made of, how it is formed, and why it is so important for life on Earth.

Stewart also includes a number of fun and educational activities that kids can do to learn more about dirt. These activities include making a soil profile, testing the pH of soil, and growing plants in different types of soil.

Dirt Questions By Students Answers By Amy is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about dirt. It is a great book for kids who are interested in science and nature, and it is also a great book for adults who want to learn more about the world around them.

What is dirt?

Dirt is a loose, dark-colored material that covers the Earth's surface. It is made up of minerals, organic matter, water, and air.

Minerals are the inorganic components of dirt. They include sand, silt, and clay. Organic matter is the decayed remains of plants and animals. It is what gives dirt its dark color.

Water and air are also important components of dirt. Water helps to dissolve minerals and organic matter, and it makes dirt easier to work with. Air provides oxygen for the organisms that live in dirt.

Where does dirt come from?

Dirt is formed when rocks are broken down by weathering. Weathering is the process by which rocks are broken down by exposure to the elements, such as wind, rain, and ice.

Once rocks are broken down into smaller pieces, they are carried away by wind and water. These smaller pieces of rock eventually settle down and form dirt.

Why is dirt important?

Dirt is important for life on Earth. It provides a home for plants, animals, and other organisms. It also helps to filter water and air, and it stores carbon.

Plants need dirt to grow. Dirt provides plants with water, nutrients, and support. Animals need dirt to build homes, find food, and raise their young. Other organisms, such as bacteria and fungi, also need dirt to survive.

Dirt also helps to filter water and air. When water passes through dirt, the dirt removes pollutants, such as bacteria and heavy metals. Dirt also helps to remove pollutants from the air.

Finally, dirt stores carbon. Carbon is a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. Dirt helps to keep carbon out of the atmosphere by storing it in the soil.

Dirt is a complex and important material that is essential for life on Earth. It is made up of minerals, organic matter, water, and air. Dirt is formed when rocks are broken down by weathering, and it is carried away by wind and water. Dirt provides a home for plants, animals, and other organisms. It also helps to filter water and air, and it stores carbon.

Dirt Questions By Students Answers By Amy is a great book for anyone who wants to learn more about dirt. It is a great book for kids who are interested in science and nature, and it is also a great book for adults who want to learn more about the world around them.

Dirt: Questions by Students, Answers by Amy

by Rebecca Olien

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3400 KB
Print length	:	24 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE