How does it look and feel?
Soil near plants typically appears dark in colour and may feel rough, smooth, hard, or grainy depending on its composition.
It often contains small leaves, stones, or insects.
The texture varies based on whether it is dry or damp, and the presence of organic matter like decomposing leaves makes it feel different from soil far from plants.
Explanation
Activity 1 asks students to pick up soil near a plant and observe its properties. The chapter provides options for students to record their observations: the soil could feel rough, smooth, hard, or grainy. It may contain nothing, leaves, small stones, or insects. Students are encouraged to use their senses to observe the soil carefully.
Solution Steps
Soil near plants appears dark in colour
Texture can be rough, smooth, hard, or grainy based on composition
It often contains small leaves, stones, or insects
Texture varies depending on whether the soil is dry or damp
Organic matter like decomposing leaves makes it feel different from soil far from plants