{"id":4364,"date":"2022-12-13T06:50:10","date_gmt":"2022-12-13T06:50:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/?page_id=4364"},"modified":"2025-08-25T09:49:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T09:49:10","slug":"s-11-a-soil","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/s-11-a-soil\/","title":{"rendered":"s-11.a Soil"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00056d;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Soil<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/soil.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-huge-font-size wp-elements-4d4696560822e7cb72ec4be90d4370b1\" style=\"color:#74008b\">Key Notes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-78851b5ffd350a804b074ecec80869e2\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>What is Soil?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"412\" src=\"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-142-1024x412.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-142-1024x412.png 1024w, https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-142-300x121.png 300w, https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-142-768x309.png 768w, https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-142.png 1181w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Soil is the top layer of the Earth where plants grow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is made up of tiny pieces of rocks, minerals, and organic matter (dead plants and animals).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-b7d294f3384f13e38994e1d459683a80\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>How is Soil Formed?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Soil is formed over a long time when rocks break into small pieces due to wind, water, and temperature changes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This process is called weathering.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-effd646a742fa7eecbabf24cad7d956b\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Layers of Soil:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Topsoil:<\/strong> The top layer, rich in nutrients, where plants grow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Subsoil:<\/strong> Below topsoil, has fewer nutrients but contains minerals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bedrock:<\/strong> The bottom layer made of solid rock.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-bc03b10dae60b0b1b7d5b318d0ecf304\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Types of Soil:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Sandy Soil:<\/strong> Feels rough and does not hold water well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clay Soil:<\/strong> Feels sticky, holds water, but drains slowly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Loamy Soil:<\/strong> A mix of sand, clay, and organic matter; best for growing plants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-34af6ecada4b562d071875599f8c194a\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Importance of Soil:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Provides a home for plants and animals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helps plants grow by supplying nutrients and water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stores water for plants and animals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-0ea43e3c0f8e1751e66789cd11b3c6b6\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Living Things in Soil:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Many organisms live in soil, such as earthworms, ants, and bacteria.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These organisms help make the soil healthy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-9c20de05c387f202b36c4a4b629fcc9e\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Uses of Soil:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Growing crops for food.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Making bricks and pottery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Filtering water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-d5c456d9efbc0c4cbc2bf9abb837fae5\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Caring for Soil:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Do not waste water to avoid washing soil away.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid cutting too many trees, as tree roots hold soil in place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add compost to soil to make it more fertile.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-36611f3369bd9d11156bfe9e93949551\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Fun Fact:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>It takes hundreds of years to form just 1 inch of topsoil!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-large-font-size\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>Let&#8217;s practice!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/82235\/527\/231\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-59.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-59.png 500w, https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-59-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-59-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-59-400x400.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/82106\/161\/618\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-58.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-58.png 500w, https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-58-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-58-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-58-400x400.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Soil Key Notes: What is Soil? How is Soil Formed? Layers of Soil: Types of Soil: Importance of Soil: Living Things in Soil: Uses of Soil: Caring for Soil: Fun Fact: Let&#8217;s practice!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4364","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","entry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4364","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4364"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4364\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19285,"href":"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4364\/revisions\/19285"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/3rdclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4364"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}