Soil Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 2. / a component of soil made by the weathering of rocks into tiny grains; rough and gritty texture.
  2. 4. / the top layer of soil; a mixture of types of Earth; texture will vary.
  3. 6. / a component of soil that is usually a red-orange color; texture is thick and sticky when wet.
Down
  1. 1. / a component of soil made of small pieces of rock; pebbles; usually a smooth texture.
  2. 3. / to hold inside, as soil does with water.
  3. 5. / a mixture of sand, silt, clay, rock, and humus (plant and animal remains)