Soil Review

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Across
  1. 1. Another property of soil is the ability to _________ plant growth.
  2. 4. Which property can we see and helps us determine what it is made of?
  3. 6. One property of soil is the _________ to retain water.
  4. 8. _______ is how the soil feels when you touch it.
  5. 11. What is the process of wind or water breaking down large rocks?
Down
  1. 2. How big of small a piece or soil is, is called _____ size.
  2. 3. Which type of soil has the smallest particle size?
  3. 5. Which type of soil is a mixture of soils and best for supporting plant growth?
  4. 7. What is the process of moving small pieces of soil to a new location?
  5. 9. Which type of soil is light brown/tan in color and feels gritty?
  6. 10. Which type of soil has the largest particle and holds the least amount of water?