3.10 B Soil Formation Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 1. The process of breaking rocks into smaller pieces by wind, water, and ice.
  2. 3. The loose material on the ground made of tiny rocks, dead plants, and animals.
  3. 5. Organisms like mushrooms that help break down dead plants and animals.
  4. 7. Matter The remains of plants and animals that add nutrients to the soil.
  5. 10. Tiny pieces of rock and sand that are moved by water or wind.
  6. 11. Tiny living things that help break down dead plants and animals.
  7. 14. A mix of sand, clay, and silt that is great for plants.
Down
  1. 2. The movement of soil and rocks from one place to another by wind or water.
  2. 4. Tiny parts of food in the soil that help plants grow.
  3. 6. A hard, solid material that makes up Earth’s surface.
  4. 8. Tiny, smooth particles that are smaller than sand but larger than clay.
  5. 9. The process of dead plants and animals breaking down into tiny pieces.
  6. 10. A type of soil with large, rough particles that do not hold much water.
  7. 12. A type of soil with very small, smooth particles that hold water well.
  8. 13. The dark, rich part of soil made from decayed plants and animals.