ABU DHABI INDIAN SCHOOL – BRANCH 1, AL WATHBA

WORKSHEET- ROCKS, SOIL AND MINERALS

GRADE : III SUBJECT : ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
NAME OF THE STUDENT:

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LEVEL 1

I Fill in the blanks:

1. The sequence of layers of soil is called _______________________ .

2. Humus contains the remains of dead ________________________________ .
3. _________________ is the best soil for growing crops.
4. __________________ soil is used in pottery.
5. Fertilisers and manures supply ____________________ to the soil.

II Choose the correct answer from the bracket:

1. _______________ soil is mostly found in deserts and beaches.( Sandy ,Clayey ,Loamy )
2. Sandy soil contains a lot of ________________ ( water , air , humus )
3. _____________ grows well in clayey soil . ( Rice , Cactus , Date palm )
4. _____________ is added to the soil for better growth of plants. ( Sugar ,Manure , Pebbles )
LEVEL 2

III Identify the plants and the type of soil shown in the given pictures:

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IV Read the given passages and answer the following questions:

Soil is an important natural resource. Many things live in soil .Plant roots and insects are living thingsfound in
the soil.Snakes,moles and other burrowing animals make their homes in the soil. One of the most important
animal that lives in the soil is the earth worm.

Earth worms live in tunnels in the soil.Their tunnels give plant roots space to grow. The tunnel holds air and
water in the soil.Earth worm eats bits of dead plants and animals in the soil.As they eat they swallow some
soil,too.After the soil passes through earth worm' s body,it comes out enriched with nutrients. This soil is
loose and fluffy in texture and is very good for plant growth.
1. Name any three animals which live in the soil.
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2. How are the tunnels of earth worms useful to plants ?

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