Why soil is a scarce, limited, natural resource and needs to be conserved. Show how much of the earth's surface is used in the production of the food, fiber, and lumber used to feed, clothe, and shelter the people on Earth

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Discipline
Earth and Space Sciences
Grade Level
3-5
6-8
9-12
Lesson Area
Soil Basics
Lesson Type
Video
Lesson Keywords
Soil Introduction
Scarce
limit
Natural Resource
Conservation
soil basic

Next Generation Science Standards

Grade Discipline Core Idea
3-5 ESS3.A: Natural resources

Energy and fuels humans use are derived from natural sources and their use affects the environment. Some resources are renewable over time, others are not.
6-8 ESS3.A: Natural resources

Humans depend on Earth's land, ocean, atmosphere, and biosphere for different resources, many of which are limited or not renewable. Resources are distributed unevenly around the planet as a result of past geologic processes.
9-12 ESS3.A: Natural resources

Resource availability has guided the development of human society and use of natural resources has associated costs, risks, and benefits.