SOIL TYPES

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Across
  1. 3. Soil with high levels of soluble salts
  2. 5. Fertile, dark soil with high organic matter, excellent for agriculture
  3. 6. ROSA Fertile red soil often found in Mediterranean regions
  4. 10. Fine soil particles deposited by water
  5. 11. Loose soil with large particles that drains quickly
  6. 14. Alkaline soil with high calcium carbonate content
  7. 15. Soil with heavy, sticky texture and poor drainage
  8. 19. Soil deposited by rivers, fertile and well-drained
  9. 20. Balanced soil with equal parts of clay, sand, and silt
  10. 22. Soil with high pH levels, often found in arid regions
  11. 24. Soil with fine particles, smooth texture, and good moisture retention
Down
  1. 1. Soil with high gypsum content, often found in arid regions
  2. 2. Rich soil with high organic matter content
  3. 4. Iron-rich soil formed in tropical regions
  4. 5. Clay-rich soil with high calcium carbonate content
  5. 7. Soil with low pH levels, often found under coniferous trees
  6. 8. Soil with high organic matter from decomposed plants
  7. 9. Clay soil with high iron oxide content
  8. 12. Heavy soil with fine particles that retains water
  9. 13. Acidic soil with a bleached layer below the surface
  10. 16. Soil with balanced texture and good drainage
  11. 17. Hardened soil layer with calcium carbonate deposits
  12. 18. Sandy soil with high silica content
  13. 21. Organic soil with high water-holding capacity
  14. 23. Wind-blown soil with fertile, silty texture