Soils

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Across
  1. 2. breakdown organic matter
  2. 4. helps maintain proper soil structure and porosity
  3. 7. supports life by providing a vital energy source for soil microorganisms
  4. 8. a natural body comprised of solids, liquid, and gases that occurs on the land surface
  5. 9. agricultural use of soil
  6. 12. support life by providing essential elements that plants need to grow
  7. 14. soil is composed of about 5% of this
  8. 15. affects the ability of roots to bring in water
Down
  1. 1. soil provides this for plants (helps them stay rooted during a storm)
  2. 3. soil is composed of about 45% of this
  3. 5. land sheep/cattle use for grazing
  4. 6. a component of soil
  5. 10. crucial for plant growth and survival
  6. 11. nonagricultural use of soil
  7. 13. living organism that's found in soil