Across
- 1. this crop grow well in clayey soil
- 3. the uppermost layer of the earth's surface.
- 6. the removal of the top fertile layer by wind or water(2 words)
- 8. the farmer's friend that makes burrows in the soil.
- 10. This nut grows well in sandy soil
- 12. the type of soil used to lay roads
- 13. the water present in soil
- 14. the remains of dead and decayed plants and animals.
Down
- 2. cutting down of naturally grown trees in large numbers
- 4. all soil comes from these.
- 5. the number of layers of soil
- 7. This soil is best suited to grow fruits and vegetables
- 9. the slow process by which rocks break down due to action of weather
- 11. substances present in soil that help plants to grow well
- 15. an animal that lives in the soil