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Across
  1. 5. The movement of water through soil layers.
  2. 7. Conservation The practice of preventing soil erosion and maintaining soil fertility.
  3. 9. The process of minerals being washed away from the topsoil due to excessive water movement.
Down
  1. 1. The process of breaking down rocks into smaller particles by physical, chemical, or biological means.
  2. 2. The removal and transportation of soil and rock particles by wind, water, ice, or gravity.
  3. 3. Profile A vertical section through different soil horizons, showing their characteristics and arrangement.
  4. 4. A distinct layer or zone within a soil profile.
  5. 6. The uppermost layer of Earth's crust composed of minerals, organic matter, water, and air.
  6. 8. A type of soil with a balanced mixture of sand, silt, and clay.
  7. 10. Dark organic matter formed by the decomposition of plant and animal remains in the soil.