SOIL

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Across
  1. 2. Layers of soil are referred to as ____
  2. 4. The breaking down of rocks by the action of wind,water and climate is called ____
  3. 7. This occurs as a deposit in river beds
  4. 9. This layer of soil is hard and difficult to dig with a spade
  5. 10. This soil is the mixture of sand, clay and silt
Down
  1. 1. Vertical section through different layers of the soil is called the soil ____
  2. 3. It supports the growth of plants by holding the roots firmly and supplying water and nutrients
  3. 5. It is the rotting dead matter in the soil
  4. 6. This soil is used to make pots, toys and statues
  5. 8. This crop is grown in sandy loam soil