Across
- 3. Parts of soil that were never alive, like sand, clay, or minerals.
- 5. The layer under topsoil, it has fewer nutrients and more clay.
- 9. Things in the soil that once were alive, like dead leaves or roots.
- 12. Dark, rich part of soil made from decomposed plants and animals.
- 14. How soil feels based on the size of its particles.
Down
- 1. The process of breaking down dead plants and animals into nutrients.
- 2. The outer layer of the Earth, includes rocks and soil.
- 4. The top layer of soil, It’s where most plant roots grow and is full of nutrients.
- 6. Large soil particles that feel gritty.
- 7. The best mix of sand, silt, clay, and humus. It’s great for growing plants.
- 8. Very tiny particles that feel sticky.
- 10. How much of the food (nutrients) plants need is in the soil.
- 11. How good the soil is at helping plants grow.
- 13. Medium-sized particles that feel soft, like flour.