Rock that has been slightly weathered. Not many living things. (yellowish brown).

The breaking down of rocks

any substance that is made of living things or the remains of living things

The largest particle of soil, rough and gritty. It is good for drainage because it dries quickly.

Medium soil particle, smooth and powdery, making water and air difficult to pass through when packed down.

the smallest particles that make up soil, holds a lot of nutrients but too much can make soil heavy and not good for plants.

a mixture of sand, silt, and clay. It is the best type of soil for growing plants. Holds moisture and nutrients while allowing water to pass through.

a mixture of four main ingredients: weathered rock, organic matter, air and water

All the vertical layers or horizons that make up a soil in a particular place

The layer of soil that differs in color and texture from the layers above or below it.