भूमि
bhoomi
Soil is the top layer of the ground where plants grow. It is made up of tiny pieces of rock, minerals, and organic matter like decayed plants and animals.
You pronounce 'soil' like 'soyl', rhyming with 'oil'.
The word 'soil' comes from the Latin word 'solium', which means 'a seat' or 'a place to sit', referring to the ground.
The word 'soil' in Hindi is 'मिट्टी' (Miṭṭī).
The word 'soil' in Kannada is 'ಮಣ್ಣು' (Maṇṇu).
Soil is like a cozy blanket for plants! Just like how we need food to grow strong, plants need soil to help them grow big and tall.
Soil is made up of tiny bits of rocks, dead leaves, and even little bugs! When it rains, the soil drinks up the water, keeping everything healthy.
You can dig in the soil and find worms, which are like little helpers for the plants. So next time you see a garden, remember that the soil is working hard to make it beautiful!
Let’s take care of our soil, and it will take care of the plants!