Different Soil Types & Related Words

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Across
  1. 4. material that comes from living things
  2. 6. The best soil for growing most plants because it is a mixture of sand, silt, and clay.
  3. 7. The largest soil particles.
  4. 8. A soil particle that is smaller than sand but larger than clay. (4)
Down
  1. 1. The layer of soil rich in humus and nutrients.
  2. 2. Soil made mostly of tiny rock pieces with large spaces between them.
  3. 3. Decayed plant and animal matter found in soil.
  4. 5. A soil type made of very small particles that holds a lot of water.