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Earth’s Resources: soil, rocks, minerals, trees, plants, and water by Denise Carroll Who Studies Soil and Rocks? A geologist is a scientist who studies the layers of soil, rocks, and minerals that make up the earth’s surface. Natural Resources A natural resource is something found in nature that people can use to meet their needs. Natural resources are not man-made. Here are some natural resources… - rocks - coal - water - soil - trees - plants - air - oil - minerals We will learn about some of these natural resources. Soil, Rocks, and Minerals are Natural Resources Soil is the loose top layer of the earth’s surface. All soil comes from rocks and minerals. A rock is a natural solid made of one or more minerals. Minerals are natural solids usually formed as crystals that are found in rocks. All rocks are made of one or more minerals. Soil is a Natural Resource Although many of us dont think about the ground beneath us or the soil that we walk on each day, the truth is soil is a very important resource.  Think of the Earth as an egg. The shell is a very thin layer. Soil is the thin layer of the Earth’s surface. Can you think of any reasons to study soil??  We use the soil to grow our food. Some animals graze on it. Other animals live in the ground. We dig deep into the ground for our water wells. Im sure you can think of many more reasons to study soil…. 3 Types of Soil Sand – rough, gritty, won’t form a ball Silt – smooth like flour, not sticky or shiny. Clay – soft, shiny, sticky when wet, forms ball, stains hands. When clay is heated, it hardens to make bricks and pottery. People Use Soil People need soil to grow food. People use soil to make adobe bricks to build things with. Rocks are Natural Resources A rock is a natural solid made of one or more minerals. Where to Find Rocks Properties of Rocks and Minerals Texture is how much sand, silt, or clay is in the soil. Does it feel gritty, sticky, smooth, silky, moist, or dry? People Use