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Soil Investigation Tools Worksheet
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Soil Investigation Tools Worksheet
🔧 Part 1: Geologist Tools
1. Which tool would be best for looking at tiny pieces in soil?
Hand trowel
Magnifying glass
Small spade
Sieve
2. What tools might a geologist use to carefully excavate soil? (Choose all that apply)
Brush
Hand trowel
Hammer
Magnifying glass
3. A sieve is used to:
Dig deep holes
Separate soil particles by size
Measure temperature
Take photographs
4. Why do geologists choose different tools for different jobs?
🌱 Part 2: Soil Characteristics
5. List three things you can observe about soil using your senses:
a) ___________________
b) ___________________
c) ___________________
6. Match the soil type to its description:
Sandy soil
Clay soil
Loam
Feels smooth and sticky when wet
Feels grainy and loose
Good mix of sand, clay and organic matter
7. What is organic matter in soil?
Rocks and stones
Dead plants and animals
Water and air
Sand particles
8. Why is soil important as an Earth resource?
🌏 Part 3: Indigenous Knowledge
9. How do First Nations Australians use their knowledge of soil? (Choose all that apply)
Growing traditional foods
Making tools and pottery
Protecting the environment
Finding good camping spots
10. Explain one way that understanding soil helps us take care of the environment:
11. Draw and label one tool a geologist might use to study soil:
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