Geography · KS3 Y7 · Resources & Environment
Rocks, weathering and soils
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What you need to know
- Soil is a mix of weathered rock, organic matter, water and air.
- Soil develops in layers, with dark, rich material near the top.
- Soils take a very long time to form but can be lost quickly through erosion.
- Climate and vegetation make soils vary greatly from place to place.
In this clip
Heddy ScoreSeven checks every clip must pass before students see it: trusted, on the map, accurate, focused, accessible, safe, and proven by students.3/7, Below the standard
- Trusted source · passed. The creator's own upload, live and playable here.
- On the map · not judged yet. A teacher watched it: it mainly teaches this map topic.
- Spec-true · not judged yet. Accurate, and right for the current UK specification.
- Focused · passed. One idea, short enough to watch in one go.
- Accessible · passed. Good captions, clear sound and pictures.
- Safe for children · not judged yet. Right for 11 to 16 year olds, with no sales pitch.
- Proven · not judged yet. Earned from our students: they learn from it, find it helpful and watch it to the end.
Our students
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Our own students' answers. These are what move ★7 Proven.Why we picked it
Detailed look at what soil is, its layers and how it varies; best for confident KS3 learners.
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