Week 2: Soil Formation and Composition

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Across
  1. 1. soil made of medium particles, smooth and soft.
  2. 4. the material plants grow in, made of minerals and organic matter.
  3. 5. – the solid rock layer under soil.
  4. 6. when soil is worn away by wind or water.
  5. 7. soil made of very small particles, holds water well.
  6. 9. rich, dark organic material in soil.
Down
  1. 2. how soil feels (gritty, smooth, sticky).
  2. 3. how much space soil has for water and air.
  3. 8. the best soil for gardening, a mix of sand, silt, and clay.
  4. 10. soil made of large particles, drains water quickly.