Summary:
- Soil scientists put soils into very specific groups with certain characteristics.
- Each soil type has its own name.
- Let’s consider a much simpler model, with just three types of soil.
- These types are based on climate.
- One important type of soil forms in a deciduous forest.
- Another type is found in tropical rain forests.
- And a third type is common in grasslands.
- Do you know which soil would be better for crops?
- Use the resources below to answer the questions that follow.