Weathering, Erosion and Soil Crossword

the process that breaks down rock and other substances at the earth's surface
the removal of rock particles by wind, water, ice, or gravity
type of weathering where the rocks are physically broken down into smaller pieces
When water expands and freezes creating cracks in rocks. Over time water continues to seep into rock creating bigger cracks eventually breaking the rock into pieces
the process that breaks down rocks chemically ( ex: water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, acid rain)
the material is full of tiny connected spaces that allow water to seep through it
loose weathered material on the Earth's surface in which plants can grow
soild layer of rock beneath the soil
a dark colored substances that forms as remains of animals or plants decay
how well soil supports plant growth
soil that is made up of equal parts sand, silt and clay