Weathering Crossword

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Across
  1. 1. Weathering of rocks without changing chemical composition
  2. 7. Layer below A horizon with less minerals and nutrients
  3. 9. How much of the Cation Exchange Capacity is occupied by basic nutrients
  4. 12. Original rock that soil forms on, decides the mineral solution of the soil
  5. 14. Top layer of soil with lots of organic matter
  6. 15. Layer above bedrock of partially weathered rock
Down
  1. 2. Decayed organic matter which fertilizes soil
  2. 3. Precipitation with acidic properties, causes chemical weathering
  3. 4. Ability for soil to hold nutrients
  4. 5. Weathering of rocks with change of chemical composition
  5. 6. Decline in soil quality through overuse by agriculture
  6. 8. Layer below E horizon with leached nutrients
  7. 10. Layer below O horizon with plant roots and minerals
  8. 11. Layer of soil with specific characteristics
  9. 13. Movement of weathered material