This is a Soil Profile- layers/ horizons independent work packet. The reading goes over how soils form, the O, A, B, C, and R soil layers/horizons, and how soils can be eroded. After the reading, students answer reading questions, vocabulary questions, complete a labeling and coloring sheet, and an extension activity. This assignment is for middle school or high school (7th-10th) Earth science classes.This product includes five pages and a key:-Reading- soil formation, layers, and erosion-Vocabu