Soils in the Environment

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Across
  1. 2. dark rich layer with decomposed matter
  2. 5. soil with medium size particles and a smooth texture
  3. 7. dead plants and animals that decay
  4. 9. helps plants grow and dissolve nutrients
  5. 12. layer of broken rock pieces
  6. 13. layer where plants grow best
  7. 14. fills spaces between soil particles
Down
  1. 1. soil gives some animals ________.
  2. 3. the layer of soil below topsoil
  3. 4. perfect mix of sand, silt and clay
  4. 5. soil with the largest particles and feels gritty
  5. 6. solid rock layer at the bottom
  6. 8. soil with the smallest particles
  7. 10. insects that makes tunnels in the soil, letting air and water in
  8. 11. a living thing that helps to break down dead plants and animals is called a _________.