Soil - Crossword Labs

1. Process by which soil is moved.
3. Composed of weathered rock or soil material (parent material)
4. Rainfall faster than it can be absorbed into the soil.
9. Accumulation of organic matter mixed with mineral matter (Top Soil.)
10. Soil is moved by saltation, suspension, and surface creep.
12. Removes the topsoil at an excessive rate. (Man Activity)
15. Occurs when rills continues to wash away and become more severe.
16. The deepest layer (Bedrock)
17. Occurs when the wind lifts medium-sized soil particles into the air.
18. Erosion occurs naturally not by man.
19. Occurs on sloping land where small channels are formed by running water.
20. Occurs when very small soil particles become airborne and enter the main air steam.

1. Typically present in the forest soils (mineral horizon.)
2. Zone of Accumulation (subsoil.)
5. Occurs on sloping land that is wet.
6. Composed of decomposed or partially decomposed matter. (Organic Layer)
7. The loss of soil due to water movement.
8. The loss of soil due to the movement of wind over the land.
11. The front edge of a glacier may push soil, rocks, fallen trees, and other materials.
13. Occur when soil particles that are too heavy to be moved by saltation are moved along the surface by the impact.
14. Thin layers or sheets of soil are worn away.