Soil Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle has 11 clues. Answers range from 4 to 14 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
. planting along the natural contours of the land to reduce soil erosion
chemical weathering process that occurs when some minerals are exposed to oxygen and water over time
farming method used to reduce erosion on steep slopes
The layers in a soil profile are also called_________
The processes that break rock apart
vertical section of soil layers, each of which is a horizon
removal of minerals that have been dissolved in water
dark-colored, decayed organic matter that supplies nutrients to plants and is found mainly in topsoil
mixture of weathered rock and mineral fragments, decayed organic matter, mineral fragments, water, and air that can take thousands of years to develop.
organic matter that is decomposed to supply nutrients to soil
the mix of sand, silt and clay is known as
