Did You Know?
Silt helps plants grow strong and tall!
Where Silt Comes From
Silt comes from rocks that break down.
Why Silt is Important
Silt helps keep water in the soil.
What silt Does
Silt helps hold water in the ground.
It makes soil good for plants.
Silt can wash away with rain.
It can be found near rivers and lakes.
Animals can live in silt too.
Silt can help clean water in ponds.
More About silt
Silt is found all over the world. It is made when rocks break down into small bits. This can happen from wind, rain, or ice. Silt is very fine and can be carried by water.
Silt is good for farms. It helps keep the soil wet and full of food for plants. Many crops grow well in silt. This helps us have food to eat.
In the future, we need to take care of silt. If we lose it, plants may not grow. We should keep our rivers and lakes clean to help silt stay where it belongs.
