Grade 3 Soil

2. This soil type is a perfect mix of sand, silt, and clay—it's "just right" for farming!
3. This soil is very gritty and lets water pass through it quickly.
4. Soil that feels sticky and holds lots of water, which is why it's hard to grow some plants.
5. The primary layer where most plants grow their roots; it's right under the humus.
9. A segmented creature that tunnels, eats organic matter, and is great for making soil fertile.
11. A cute, fuzzy animal that tunnels and lives primarily underground.

1. The layer right above the bedrock; it's mostly weathered pieces of the original rock.
6. This layer is found beneath the topsoil and is often lighter in color.
7. This kind of flower, often red or yellow, is popular and grows well in rich soil.
8. The soil layer that is mostly solid rock at the very bottom.
10. The darkest, crumbliest top layer of soil made of decayed matter.