1.where did all the elements in dirt first come from?
2.approximately how many microorganisms live in a handful of dirt?
3.what effect did the last ice age have on the thickness of soil in north america?
4.what is one religious creation story related to dirt?
5.how do plants interact with dirt (i.e. sugars, water, minerals,
6.how is the "taste" of dirt related to the taste of the food grown in it (e.g. wine,
7.how is dirt used as a building structure?

1.) Where did all the elements in dirt first come from?

The two major elements in dirt are Silicon and magnesium

2.) Approximately how many microorganisms live in a handful of dirt?

A handful of dirt has about one billion bacteria

3.) What effect did the last ice age have on the thickness of soil in North America?

The last ice age brought out raw rocks which possessed a thin layer of dirt which eventually metamorphosed into very thick soil.

4.) What is one religious creation story related to dirt?

The Jewish religion and Christian religion believe that God got dust and blew life into it. And placed us on this planet.

5.) How do plants interact with dirt (i.e. sugars, water, minerals, etc.)?

plants use the minerals and water from dirt for photosynthesis, a process they use to form their food.

6.)How is the "taste" of dirt related to the taste of the food grown in it (e.g. wine, etc.)?

Each dirt possess it’s own flavor, it is a vital part of what makes our food.

7. How is dirt used as a building structure?

Dirt/sand is major component of mortar used in building houses, bridges, roads.