Soil Forming Processes ACROSS The soil forming process that describes the harvest of crops The downward movement of soluble salts in water A distinct soil layer The soil forming process that describes the synthesis of secondary minerals 11 The physical or chemical change of lithosphere materials DOWN Loss of fine textured materials from the soil surface The "sphere" that includes soil minerals The soil forming processes that describes lateral or vertical movement of materials within the soil profile Movement of water out of the soil profile Downward movement of clay in the soil profile Interface of lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere The soil forming process that describes fertilizer entering the soil.