Types of Soil

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Across
  1. 2. Soil Heavy, compacted texture with excellent water retention; can be challenging for root growth.
  2. 3. Loam A well-balanced mix of sand, silt, and organic matter, offering good drainage and fertility.
  3. 5. Soil Fine-textured soil with good fertility, prone to compaction; found in riverbanks and floodplains.
  4. 8. Soil Deposited by rivers and streams, rich in minerals and nutrients; ideal for agriculture.
  5. 9. Loam A combination of clay and loam, offering good fertility and drainage; suitable for various plants.
  6. 11. Soil Found in mountainous regions, characterized by rock fragments and organic matter; varies in composition.
  7. 12. Soil Rich, dark soil with high organic matter content, often found in wetlands; good for moisture-loving plants.
  8. 13. Soil Contains iron oxide, giving it a reddish color; found in tropical and subtropical regions.
  9. 14. Soil Low pH soil with high acidity, suitable for acid-loving plants like azaleas and blueberries.
Down
  1. 1. Clay Soil A mix of sand and clay, providing good drainage and fertility; suitable for a wide range of plants.
  2. 2. Soil High pH soil with good drainage, typically found in areas with chalk or limestone deposits.
  3. 4. Soil Rich, dark soil with high fertility, often found in grasslands; suitable for a variety of crops.
  4. 5. Soil Contains high levels of salt, limiting plant growth; common in coastal regions and arid areas.
  5. 6. Soil A balanced combination of sand, silt, and clay, providing good drainage, fertility, and structure.
  6. 7. Soil Loose, gritty texture with good drainage, often found in coastal areas; suitable for drought-tolerant plants.
  7. 10. Soil High pH soil with low acidity, often found in arid regions; suitable for plants that prefer alkaline conditions.