CH 9: SOIL

2. The process of breakdown of huge rocks into the small rock particles.
4. these are the largest particles in the soil
7. the process of removal of top soil from the land by strong winds or by flowing water
9. these are the smallest particles in the soil
10. it is the bottom most layer
11. the process by which water passes down slowly through the soil

1. this type of soil cannot hold much water
3. the topmost layer of the earth's crust
4. A vertical section through the soil showing the different layers of the soil.
5. the reservoir of rainwater accumulated in bedrock
6. the soil having a good capacity to retain water and is suitable for growing paddy
8. the soil which is considered best for growing crops and is the most fertile