Soils

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Across
  1. 2. the transportation of sediment and soil
  2. 6. the arrangement of particles in a soil
  3. 7. climate with high rates of leaching
  4. 9. planting different crop each year
  5. 11. layer that contains leached nutrients
  6. 13. largest soil particle
  7. 16. removal of substances due to passing of water
  8. 19. amounts of sand, silt, and clay
  9. 20. method to prevent nutrient loss or erosion
  10. 21. smallest soil particle
  11. 22. soil layer with most organic matter
Down
  1. 1. prevents erosion on sloped hills
  2. 3. ability of water to flow through a soil
  3. 4. restores nutrients to soil
  4. 5. soil provides this for plants and animals
  5. 8. how well soil can support plant life
  6. 10. climate with most productive soil
  7. 12. prevents erosion on steep hills
  8. 14. provides cover that reduces water runoff
  9. 15. soil is good at storing this to prevent flooding
  10. 17. decayed organic matter
  11. 18. property that can indicate health