Across
- 1. plant growth is not good in this type of soil as it easily becomes water-logged
- 4. peat is often cut and dried to be used as _____ in gardens
- 7. broken down rock, makes up about 46% of soil
- 8. particles are larger than clay but smaller than sand
- 9. this type of soil is not good for plant growth because it does not hold water very well
- 10. loam is very rich in _________, holds water very well and has space for air
Down
- 2. soil made from a mixture of clay, sand and humus
- 3. extremely small critters in the soil that cause organic matter to decompose / brreak down
- 5. decayed plant and animal material
- 6. a mix of partly decayed plant material that has accumulated in water