Year 2 science · D.8 · Earth materials
Soil holds water
Soil can soak up water like a sponge to help plants grow.
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Felix puts a plant in soil. The soil keeps the water for the roots.
- Sponge (right)
- Stone
- Tree
Felix and Mei are curious. Which thing is like soil when it holds water?
- Metal
- Sponge (right)
- Glass
Jonah puts a plant in soil. The soil keeps the water for the roots.
- Tree
- Sponge (right)
- Stone
Tip: Soil can soak up water like a sponge to help plants grow.
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