Characteristics of Soil

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Across
  1. 2. Breaking down of rocks over time by water, wind, and ice.
  2. 3. Solid material made of minerals and found on Earth’s surface.
  3. 6. The process by which rocks and organic matter break down and combine to create soil.
  4. 8. Material made up of tiny rocks and minerals caused by weathering.
Down
  1. 1. To break down remains of plants and animals into smaller parts.
  2. 4. A type of soil made up of small particles of rock; it is sticky and can be easily molded when wet.
  3. 5. A mixture of clay, rock, sand, silt and the remains of plants and animals.
  4. 7. Material that is derived from living organisms from plants and animals.