SOIL

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Across
  1. 4. Dragging of minareals caused by the rainwater.
  2. 6. Has one of the largest particles and that prevents the soil from retaining water
  3. 7. A mix of sand, clay, silt and even some humus.
  4. 9. Very little organic material is found and plant roots do not penetrate.
  5. 12. Hard and compact where roots of bigger plants extends.
  6. 13. not an ideal soil for growing plants because it can be hard to work with
Down
  1. 1. Generally lighter in color mineral horizon in the upper part of the soil.
  2. 2. Needs to be drained first because retains a lot water.
  3. 3. Is the densest and heaviest type of soil.
  4. 5. Made up mostly of leaf litter and humus.
  5. 8. Hard layer of soil, that ends the soil profile.
  6. 10. Shelter of living organisms like worms and rodents.
  7. 11. Is extremely smooth and retains plenty of water.