Soil Formation Grades 5-6 02-03-26

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Across
  1. 6. Plant parts that help hold soil in place
  2. 7. Dark, rich soil made from decayed plants and animals
  3. 9. Substances in soil that help plants grow
  4. 10. Water that freezes in cracks and breaks rocks
  5. 11. The layer beneath topsoil with fewer nutrients
  6. 13. The upper layer of soil where plants grow
  7. 15. A force that carries soil and sand away
  8. 18. Small pieces of rock, sand, or soil
  9. 19. A force that pulls rocks and soil downward
  10. 20. To break down dead plants and animals
  11. 21. Tiny organisms that help soil form
Down
  1. 1. A view showing the layers of soil
  2. 2. Different levels of soil stacked on top of each other
  3. 3. The movement of rock and soil from one place to another
  4. 4. A force that moves soil downhill
  5. 5. Organisms that help break down dead material
  6. 8. A soil type with medium‑sized particles
  7. 11. A type of soil with large, gritty particles
  8. 12. Matter Material that comes from living things
  9. 14. A rich mix of sand, silt, and clay
  10. 16. Change in temperature that helps break rocks apart
  11. 17. The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces
  12. 21. The solid rock layer beneath all soil layers
  13. 22. A type of soil with very tiny particles