Across
- 2. – a period of little rain, affecting soil moisture.
- 9. Irrigation – a system delivering water directly to roots.
- 14. – methods to use water carefully.
- 15. – water taken up by soil and plants.
- 16. – areas where all water drains to a common point.
- 19. Rotation – changing crops each season to keep soil nutrient-rich.
- 20. – small plants that help reduce wind erosion.
- 21. and Silt – small soil particles that build up in water.
- 22. – water soaking into the ground.
Down
- 1. – soil pressed tightly, limiting water infiltration.
- 3. – water held beneath the earth’s surface.
- 4. – underground layers storing groundwater.
- 5. – practices to keep soil healthy and prevent erosion.
- 6. – trees or shrubs that protect soil from wind.
- 7. – soil that allows water to pass through.
- 8. – organic material that enriches soil.
- 10. – the community of plants, animals, and their environment.
- 11. – soil being worn away by wind or water.
- 12. – decomposed organic matter that improves soil.
- 13. – the variety of life within an ecosystem
- 17. – the fertile layer rich in nutrients and minerals.
- 18. – water flowing over land, which can cause erosion.