c.)
soil is made partly from weathered rock and partly from organic materials,
and that soils differ in their color, texture, capacity to retain
water, and ability to support the growthof many kinds of plants.
d.) fossils provide
evidence about the plants and animals that lived long ago, and scientists
learn about the past history of Earth by studying fossils.
e.) rock, water,
plants and soil provide many resources including food, fuel, and building
materials that humans use.