Soil+Profiles

=== "The upper layer of earth in which plants grow, a black or dark brown material typically consisting of a mixture of organic remains, clay, and rock particles." This upper layer of earth promotes the medium for plant growth for that ecosystem/biome. ===

Classroom determinations of Soil Components
 * < ===Soil Type=== ||< ===Sand=== ||< ===Clay=== ||< ===Organic/Humus Material=== ||
 * ===Makeup=== || ===Large particles of rock like material easily seen with a microscope=== || ===Fine particles=== || ===Material made up of minerals and decomposing biotic materials.=== ||
 * ===Water Properties=== || ===Allowed water to easily flow through. No retention of water=== || ===Stopped the flow of water. No was able to penetrate the clay=== || ===Absorbed large amount of water. Promotes plant growth.=== ||