The Dynamic Earth · Earth & Space

Soil and Sediments

Analyzing the composition of soil and its role in supporting life and recording history.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do we know what makes soil healthy for different plants?
  2. 2What causes different layers to form in the ground?
  3. 3Why is soil considered a non-renewable resource on a human timescale?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9S4U02
Year: Year 4
Subject: Science
Unit: The Dynamic Earth
Period: Earth & Space

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