Using Natural ResourcesUsing Natural Resources

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Plants and soilPlants and soil

Their are three types of soil the three kinds are Their are three types of soil the three kinds are clay, silt, and sand.clay, silt, and sand.

Clay soil is made up of the very smallest Clay soil is made up of the very smallest particlesparticles

Silt particles feel smooth.Silt particles feel smooth.

Sand may also contain feldspar or other Sand may also contain feldspar or other mineralsminerals

How resources last longerHow resources last longer

For many years, the world has used For many years, the world has used nonrenewable resources to meet most of nonrenewable resources to meet most of its energy needs.its energy needs.

Restoring soil, forests, or fishing area can be Restoring soil, forests, or fishing area can be very difficult and costly.very difficult and costly.

SoilSoil

Many animals make their homes in soil Many animals make their homes in soil such as rabbits.such as rabbits.

Water brakes apart rocks and other Water brakes apart rocks and other materials to make soil.materials to make soil.

Renewable energy sourcesRenewable energy sources

Green plants need sunlight for Green plants need sunlight for photosynthesis .photosynthesis .

The solar energy is transferred to the The solar energy is transferred to the animal food chain.animal food chain.

Animals use chemical energy stored in Animals use chemical energy stored in plants they eat.plants they eat.

Ingredients in soil Ingredients in soil

Pieces of different kinds of weathered Pieces of different kinds of weathered rocks are a key ingredients in soil.rocks are a key ingredients in soil.

Soil is full of other things too, such as Soil is full of other things too, such as decaying plants and animal remains.decaying plants and animal remains.

Decomposing material called humus.Decomposing material called humus.