Did you find any leaves or insects in the soil?
Yes, soil near plants often contains leaves and insects.
Decomposing leaves are commonly found as they fall from plants and mix with the soil.
Insects like ants, termites, small beetles, and grasshoppers live on the top layer of soil.
Earthworms and millipedes may also be found, especially when the soil is wet after rain.
Explanation
The chapter explains that soil has many insects and other creatures living in it. On the top layer of soil and moving around between grass and leaves, students might find insects like ants, termites, small beetles, and grasshoppers. When it rains and soil is wet, creatures like earthworms and millipedes may appear.
Solution Steps
Soil near plants often contains leaves and insects
Decomposing leaves fall from plants and mix with the soil
Insects like ants, termites, small beetles, and grasshoppers live on the top layer of soil
Earthworms and millipedes may be found, especially in wet soil after rain