Healthy Soils, Healthy Apples Crossword Q3 review

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Across
  1. 5. Soil animals that tunnel through soil, improving aeration and structure.
  2. 11. Substances plants absorb from soil for growth.
  3. 12. Māori concept of caring and providing for others through sustainable food production.
  4. 13. MATTER Material from plants and animals that improves soil health.
  5. 15. Maintaining soil health and productivity for future generations.
Down
  1. 1. Tiny organisms that decompose organic material and release nutrients.
  2. 2. Māori concept describing the connectedness of living things.
  3. 3. Māori concept of guardianship and care for the land.
  4. 4. The movement of water through soil pores.
  5. 6. Dark organic substance formed from decayed matter.
  6. 7. The ability of soil to supply nutrients for healthy plants.
  7. 8. How soil particles are arranged, affected by organic matter and humus.
  8. 9. The amount of air spaces in the soil.
  9. 10. Nutrients washed out of the soil, reduced by organic matter.
  10. 14. Decomposed organic matter added to soil to improve fertility.