Topic 5-Land

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Across
  1. 4. A system that mimics nature to grow food sustainably.
  2. 8. Turning or stirring the soil; can lead to degradation.
  3. 9. Farming system focused on raising livestock.
  4. 12. When water dissolves and carries nutrients downward.
  5. 15. The mix of sand, silt, and clay in soil.
  6. 17. Health issues from either too little or poor-quality food.
  7. 19. Farming with high inputs like fertilizer and labor.
  8. 21. A specific layer in a soil profile.
  9. 22. Growing only one type of crop in a large area.
Down
  1. 1. Large-scale farming for profit and distribution.
  2. 2. Creating "steps" on slopes to stop water erosion.
  3. 3. Farming to feed a family with little for sale.
  4. 5. Soil particles with high mineral-holding capacity (CEC).
  5. 6. Farming system focused on growing crops.
  6. 7. The vertical, layered structure of a soil system.
  7. 10. Soil particles that are larger than clay but smaller than sand.
  8. 11. Dark, crumbly organic matter from decayed plants.
  9. 13. Leaving land unplanted to restore its fertility.
  10. 14. Moving livestock from place to place for grazing.
  11. 16. The loss of soil due to wind or water.
  12. 18. The nutrient-rich 'A' horizon used for plant growth.
  13. 20. The buildup of salts in soil, often from irrigation.