Across
- 3. The process by which soil or rock is moved from one location to another, often by wind, water, or ice.
- 5. A type of soil that contains roughly equal parts of sand, silt, and clay, ideal for plant growth.
- 6. A type of weathering where rocks are broken down by chemical reactions, changing the composition of the minerals in the rock.
- 8. A type of weathering where rocks break into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition.
- 9. The distribution of particle sizes (gravel, sand, silt, and clay) in soil, which affects its properties.
- 10. The distinct layers in the soil, each with different characteristics.
Down
- 1. The ability of a material, such as soil, to allow water to pass through it.
- 2. The layer beneath the A horizon, which contains less organic material and is made up of clay and minerals.
- 4. The process by which rocks are broken down into smaller particles through physical or chemical means.
- 7. The topsoil layer that contains organic material, nutrients, and is crucial for plant growth.
