Properties of soil/Weathering, Erosion, Deposition Vocabulary Crossword

2. The layer directly beneath the topsoil that is made of mostly clay and has few nutrients for plants.
4. The solid rock beneath all soil.
5. Materials that plants need from the soil in order to grow.
6. small material that is broken down by processes of weathering and erosion
8. A combination of sand and soil that has been washed by water and collects at the bottom of rivers and streams.
9. Very rich in nutrients because it is composed of plants and animals that die and break down.
10. a landform shaped like a triangle, created by deposition of sediment that is carried by a river and enters slower-moving or stagnant water.
12. Very rich in nutrients and best for plant growth. The top layer of soil.

1. Occurs when topsoil is carried away by wind, water, or living things.
3. The process in which rocks are broken down by water, air, or living things.
7. the dropping off of sediment as the motion of the wind or water comes to a stop.
11. Made of tiny particles of rock and decayed plant material. It holds water well and is often sticky.
13. Made up of tiny fragments of rock, does not hold water well and has very few nutrients.