Soils

1. The smallest type of soil particle; holds water well
2. Rich in nutrients; highly productive
4. Type of soil particle that is larger than clay but smaller than sand
6. The largest type of soil particle; does not hold water well
7. Natural resources, plants and animals of the earth
8. Decayed organic matter; helps keep the environment healthy by reducing waste and producing soil nutrients
9. A layer of soil under the topsoil and above the bedrock

1. The average weather conditions of a pace over a period of years
3. The loosening, transportation and relocation of soil particles from one place to another
5. The rich layer of soil in which plants have most of their roots
10. The bottom layer of soil, usually solid rock. Also called parent material