Your classmate has written several statements about soil. Some of them are correct, and some of them are incorrect.

7. For each statement, decide whether the information is accurate or inaccurate. If the information is accurate, decide where the statement should be placed on the infographic. There may be more than one correct statement for a box.

(4 points)
not correct correct for box A (composition) correct for box B (importance) correct for box C (threats)
forms very quickly




may take thousands of years to form




acts as a filter to remove contaminants from groundwater




supports biodiversity and agriculture




does not support life




made only of rock




made of weathered rock mixed with organic material




erosion and poor land management



Accurate for box A:

- made of weathered rock mixed with organic material

Accurate for box B:
- acts as a filter to remove contaminants from groundwater
- supports biodiversity and agriculture

Accurate for box C:
- may take thousands of years to form
- erosion and poor land management