This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Rocks & Minerals has 10 clues. Answers range from 4 to 12 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
loose mixture of rock fragments, organic material, water, and air that support the growth of vegetation
the remains of decayed organic matter
the soil’s ability to hold nutrients and to supply nutrients to plants
the removal of nutrients by water as it moves through soil horizons.
Nutrient rich soil found in horizon A or top layer of soil. Most humus found here.
a rock formation that is the source of soil.
the layer of un-weathered rock beneath the soil
the soil quality that is based on the proportions of soil particles
the arrangement of soil particles.
ability of water to move through soil