Across
- 3. : is a black, jelly-like substance that acts as a natural fertiliser for trees and plants.
- 5. Rock : Weathered rocks that form soil.
- 8. Matter : Minerals from eroded rock that form the basis of soil
- 9. fertility: refers to the ability of a soil to sustain plant growth by providing key nutrients.
- 10. : Heavy rainfall pushes nutrients down through soil
Down
- 1. litter : Plant remains such as leaves, flowers, branches and twigs
- 2. Cycle : The cycle of growth and recycling
- 4. : is a thin layer of natural material that covers our Earth’s surface
- 6. : is found between soil particles
- 7. Matter : refers to decaying plants and animals, as well as living creatures found in soil.