Puzzle parade: words in motion

2. Natural substances found in soil that are important for plant health.
6. What something is made of; the combination of parts or elements.
9. The top layer of earth where plants grow.
12. The act of grouping or organizing something based on shared characteristics.
14. How something feels or looks, especially the surface quality (smooth, rough, grainy).
15. The amount of rain that falls in a specific area over time.
16. An area of open land, especially for growing crops or keeping animals.

1. A small piece of material, such as sand or seed; in soil, it refers to particle size.
3. Fine particles of soil, smaller than sand but larger than clay.
4. A plant that is grown for food or other use.
5. Made from or related to living matter (such as decomposed plants).
6. Very fine soil particles that are sticky when wet and hard when dry.
7. Soil made of very small pieces of rock, with a gritty texture.
8. Supplied with water through artificial means, such as pipes or ditches.
10. Rich in nutrients; able to support plant growth well.
11. Right or appropriate for a specific purpose.
13. A dark, spongy material made of decomposed plant matter, often used to improve soil
16. The activity or business of growing crops or raising animals for food.