Across
- 1. weathering caused by reactions with water or acids eg hydrolysis
- 5. breakdown of rocks in situ
- 10. sedimentary rock formed from compressed sand
- 11. metamorphic rock formed from shale
- 12. rock type altered by heat and pressure
- 14. sedimentary rock common in Ireland
- 15. rock type formed from deposited particles
- 16. downward movement of minerals in soil
- 17. igneous rock example
- 18. subsoil where leaching deposits minerals
- 19. soils found in poorly drained areas
Down
- 1. resting on bedrock
- 2. rock type formed from cooled magma
- 3. weathering caused by temperature changes eg freeze thaw
- 4. fertile Irish soil with good drainage
- 6. topsoil rich in organic matter
- 7. acidic soils common under coniferous forests
- 8. original rock or deposit from which soil develops
- 9. metamorphic rock formed from limestone
- 13. dark organic matter from decomposed material
- 17. weathering caused by plants, animals or microbes