Across
- 5. one function of soil is to provide this to plants
- 6. a material found on the earths surface
- 7. the deepest layer in the soil profile
- 9. a material found above the topsoil
- 10. the soil holding the plant in place
- 11. the second layer in the soil profile, often light in color
- 13. soil type with the biggest particles and drains fast
- 14. organic material in soil formed from dead plants and animals
Down
- 1. the most fertile layer of the soil
- 2. the process of breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces
- 3. what takes up 25% of soil
- 4. - soil layers are called
- 8. soil type know to hold and being sticky
- 12. the soil type best for planting