Organisms Impact Soil
Figure 5 Earthworms and
chipmunks break up hard,
compacted soil, making it
easier for air and water to
enter the soil.
1. SEP Synthesize
Information Besides
breaking up and mixing
soil, the (earthworm/
chipmunk) is also a
decomposer.
2. CCC Systems As these
organisms change the soil,
which Earth systems are
interacting?