Forensics-Chapter 12

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Across
  1. 3. the smallest type of soil particles that have the capacity to absorb and hold water
  2. 5. a type of soil whose particles are larger than clay and smaller than sand
  3. 6. the removal of minerals and clay as water drips through the soil
  4. 9. a naturally occuring, crystalline solid formed over time on Earth
Down
  1. 1. formation of soil through the action of wind and water on rock
  2. 2. the study of soil and rocks
  3. 4. a hard substance made up of minerals
  4. 5. profile a cross section of horizontal layers, or horizons in the soil that have distinct compositions and properties
  5. 7. material in the upper layers of soil made up of the decaying remains of plants and animals
  6. 8. granules of fine rock particles