Weathering processes Crossword

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Rocks & Minerals has 12 clues. Answers range from 4 to 14 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

breaking down of rocks, soil, and minerals through contact with the Earth's atmosphere, water, and biological organisms.
The bonding of ions and molecules to metal ions
The separation of materials and soild particles through organic influence.
Movement of soil constituents within the profile and/or between horizons
The binding together of several soil particles into secondary units
a sticky waterlogged soil lacking in oxygen, typically grey to blue in colour
The transport of soil material from upper layers of soil to lower levels by downward precipitation of water across soil horizons
he accumulation of suspended material and soluble compounds leached from a horizon above
Largest soil particle
middle sized soil particle
Soil particle with the highest surface area
gap between soil particles