Across
- 3. Using natural resources in a way that doesn’t run out. It helps future generations
- 4. When water enters the soil. It’s like when rain sinks into the ground instead of forming puddles
- 6. Taking small pieces of soil to test what it’s made of. For example, farmers use it to check if the soil is healthy for planting
- 7. A measure of how acidic or basic soil is. Some plants grow better in certain pH levels
- 10. When water washes away nutrients from soil. This can leave plants without food to grow
- 11. How much salt is in the soil. Too much salt can harm plants
- 12. How water moves down through soil. Think of how coffee filters water
Down
- 1. How fast water can move through soil. Sandy soil has high permeability because water passes quickly
- 2. How much water soil can hold. If soil holds too little, plants dry out
- 5. How many tiny spaces or holes are in soil. More holes = more air and water can pass
- 6. Cleaning polluted soil so it can be used again. It helps make land healthy
- 8. Taking care of Earth’s resources, like soil and water. It means using them wisely
- 9. When soil gets packed too tightly. Heavy machines or too much walking on soil can cause this