5.1 - tori and alexa period 7

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Across
  1. 2. layer of soil rich in organic matter – Humus
  2. 3. from which soil forms – Parent Rock
  3. 6. of washing nutrients downward in soil – Leaching
  4. 8. layer made mostly of weathered rock – C Horizon
  5. 9. type with the largest particle size – Sand
Down
  1. 1. plant and animal material in soil – Organic Matter
  2. 4. of soil best for farming – Loam
  3. 5. of rocks into soil – Weathering
  4. 7. made mostly of small, fine particles and holds water well – Clay
  5. 8. layer where most plant roots grow – A Horizon