clay rich soil crossword Crossword Puzzles

Grade 6 Science Term 3 Crossword 2023-08-29

Grade 6 Science Term 3 Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The process when sedimentary rocks are dropped onto the sea bed
  2. What we add to soil to give it nutrients
  3. Rocks made from small pieces of other rocks
  4. The rock_______ shows us how rocks are used over and over again
  5. The unit for measuring mass
  6. The igneous rocks formed from below the ground
  7. The force pulling you to the centre of the Earth
  8. The process when magma turns into a solid
  9. Preserved remains of animals and plants in sedimentary rocks
  10. The amount of matter in an object
  11. The transporting of sedimentary rocks by rivers
  12. Measured in Newtons
  13. The force holding a boat in a floating position
Down
  1. The process of breaking up rocks
  2. Added to soil makes the soil poisonous
  3. Soil that is good for holding water
  4. When a rock is full of crystals
  5. The igneous rocks formed from lava
  6. Soil best for growing vegetables
  7. A rock that has undergone intense heat and pressure
  8. Rocks that have undergone a change

21 Clues: Measured in Newtons • The unit for measuring mass • When a rock is full of crystals • The process of breaking up rocks • Soil best for growing vegetables • The amount of matter in an object • The igneous rocks formed from lava • Rocks that have undergone a change • Soil that is good for holding water • Added to soil makes the soil poisonous • ...

Outdoor Food Production 2013-03-13

Outdoor Food Production crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A good species for a living windbreak.
  2. This flows downhill and can devastate blossom.
  3. This nutrient is hard for plants to take up in acidic soil.
  4. A method of watering with minimal wastage.
  5. This nutrient is hard for plants to take up in alkaline soil.
  6. Preparing the soil for use.
  7. This helps clay soil to flocculate.
  8. This breaks up compacted layers and exposes soil borne pests.
  9. This helps retain moisture and prevents weeds.
Down
  1. Yellowing of the leaves.
  2. This is the application of quick acting fertilisers to the soil surface in spring.(3,8)
  3. This should be avoided for most crops.
  4. A weed which carries cucumber moisac virus.
  5. This should not be used as a windbreak due to susceptibility to disease.
  6. A requirement for good growth.
  7. This is a necessary maintenance task.

16 Clues: Yellowing of the leaves. • Preparing the soil for use. • A requirement for good growth. • This helps clay soil to flocculate. • This is a necessary maintenance task. • A good species for a living windbreak. • This should be avoided for most crops. • A method of watering with minimal wastage. • A weed which carries cucumber moisac virus. • ...

Job 2025-09-09

Job crossword puzzle
Across
  1. hate,bane, expletive, whammy
  2. a clay thingymajingy
  3. a person who sends messages
  4. a type of bull
  5. the evil one
Down
  1. the opposite of rich
  2. the worst of the worst
  3. the opposite of poor
  4. reeastablished, refreshed, took back to normal
  5. giant meal
  6. minions of God
  7. best of the best
  8. a boy you gave birth to

13 Clues: giant meal • the evil one • minions of God • a type of bull • best of the best • the opposite of rich • the opposite of poor • a clay thingymajingy • the worst of the worst • a boy you gave birth to • a person who sends messages • hate,bane, expletive, whammy • reeastablished, refreshed, took back to normal

hopes horribly great crossword for gorals class 2023-04-17

hopes horribly great crossword for gorals class crossword puzzle
Across
  1. liquid below the surface of earth, in soil and rocks
  2. a mineral valued for rarity and strength
  3. most used energy source
  4. all soil needs it to keep moisture
  5. the most common fish in the west coast
  6. a tree who's leaves may change colour and fall off in autumn/fall.
  7. where animals and bugs may live
  8. how many liter's of sewage is dumped in the great lakes a year
Down
  1. things that can be taken but only used once
  2. leaving bare land with stumps
  3. main catch on east coast
  4. what place has 20 percent of the worlds fresh water
  5. what is the O in the soil diagram
  6. needed to grow things
  7. the most productive trees are here
  8. thin soil, dry , very cold,small shrubs
  9. things that can be taken and revive themselves over time
  10. water pollution
  11. mineral prices have in the past five years
  12. matallic minerals are found here
  13. this is a female lobster's egg sack.

21 Clues: water pollution • needed to grow things • most used energy source • main catch on east coast • leaving bare land with stumps • where animals and bugs may live • matallic minerals are found here • what is the O in the soil diagram • the most productive trees are here • all soil needs it to keep moisture • this is a female lobster's egg sack. • the most common fish in the west coast • ...

act 5 2023-12-19

act 5 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile
  2. an attendant for a monarch
  3. be a signal for or a symptom of
  4. rude and boorish
  5. characterized by oppressive heat and humidity
  6. into parts or pieces
  7. a rich soil consisting of sand, clay and organic materials
  8. a state of friendship and cordiality
  9. a person who does not acknowledge your god
Down
  1. a large metal or pottery vessel with a handle and spout
  2. formal agreement as to terms of a debt
  3. a bond requiring someone before a court to perform some act
  4. an instrument from which a person is executed by hanging
  5. conformity to reality or actuality
  6. the act of gaining acceptance by subtle blandishments
  7. feel hatred or disgust toward
  8. falsification by means of vague or ambiguous language
  9. a song or hymn of mourning as a memorial to a dead person
  10. paying money, as for protection
  11. an evasion of an argument by raising irrelevant objections

20 Clues: rude and boorish • into parts or pieces • an attendant for a monarch • feel hatred or disgust toward • be a signal for or a symptom of • paying money, as for protection • conformity to reality or actuality • a state of friendship and cordiality • formal agreement as to terms of a debt • a person who does not acknowledge your god • characterized by oppressive heat and humidity • ...

Hamlet Act 5 Vocabulary 2025-11-16

Hamlet Act 5 Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. a state of friendship and cordiality
  2. a large metal or pottery vessel with a handle and spout
  3. an evasion of an argument by raising irrelevant objections
  4. rude and boorish
  5. a rich soil consisting of sand, clay and organic materials
  6. a person who does not acknowledge your God
  7. an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile
  8. the act of gaining acceptance by subtle blandishments
  9. paying money, as for protection
  10. into parts or pieces
  11. an instrument in which a person is executed by hanging
  12. a song or hymn of mourning as a memorial to a dead person
  13. conformity to reality or actuality
Down
  1. falsification by means of vague or ambiguous language
  2. characterized by oppressive heat and humidity
  3. an attendant for a monarch
  4. a bond requiring someone before a court to perform some act
  5. formal agreement as to terms of a debt
  6. feel hatred or disgust toward
  7. be a signal for or a symptom of

20 Clues: rude and boorish • into parts or pieces • an attendant for a monarch • feel hatred or disgust toward • be a signal for or a symptom of • paying money, as for protection • conformity to reality or actuality • a state of friendship and cordiality • formal agreement as to terms of a debt • a person who does not acknowledge your God • characterized by oppressive heat and humidity • ...

Soil 2013-02-21

Soil crossword puzzle
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  1. Soil that sits on top of its parent rock
  2. A place that has thin soil with rock fragments
  3. Mixture of organic and small rock materials
  4. A popular attraction in North Carolina that is an area with huge sand hills (two words no space)
  5. The soil ___ is what scientists study that show the layers of the rocks
  6. A place that has thin soil that consists mostly of regolith
  7. A type of plowing that makes circular bands with the lay of the land
  8. It is a ___ process for soil to form a layer on the earth
  9. Type of weathered rock that covers most of the earth
  10. A type of soil that is yellow or brown in color and is found in fine grains
  11. What is one influence on soil formation?
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  1. Part of the soil that is made up of dead plants and animals
  2. A type of soil that is found at the botom of harbors and channels
  3. Soil that contains iron and aluminum and does not disolve easily in water.
  4. How many types of soil are there in a temperate climate
  5. A soil that is yellow, red, or gray in color and is impermiable
  6. Solid rock that lies under the regolith
  7. A way to farm that uses step-like ridges that follow the contours of a sloped field
  8. Weathering that does change the composition of the rock
  9. Crop ___ is planting one crop one year and a different crop the next year
  10. A place that has thick soil and contains laterites
  11. How many main types of soil are there?

22 Clues: How many main types of soil are there? • Solid rock that lies under the regolith • Soil that sits on top of its parent rock • What is one influence on soil formation? • Mixture of organic and small rock materials • A place that has thin soil with rock fragments • A place that has thick soil and contains laterites • Type of weathered rock that covers most of the earth • ...

All about the soil 2021-03-12

All about the soil crossword puzzle
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  1. Type of soil with medium particles
  2. Soil can allow water to pass through
  3. layer of the earth where plants grow
  4. Type of soil with small particles
  5. The type of fertilizer that has NPK elements
  6. The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces
  7. Animal waste used to fertilize the soil
Down
  1. When forests are restored
  2. Type of fertilizer that prevents food wastage
  3. Dead remains of plants and animals
  4. Type of soil that has large particles

11 Clues: When forests are restored • Type of soil with small particles • Dead remains of plants and animals • Type of soil with medium particles • Soil can allow water to pass through • layer of the earth where plants grow • Type of soil that has large particles • Animal waste used to fertilize the soil • The type of fertilizer that has NPK elements • ...

china 2020-06-08

china crossword puzzle
Across
  1. woof
  2. lot
  3. normal
  4. arrow
  5. money
  6. little
Down
  1. guns
  2. good
  3. clay
  4. leaders
  5. too much

11 Clues: lot • guns • woof • good • clay • arrow • money • normal • little • leaders • too much

soil biodiversity 2025-11-02

soil biodiversity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. – Organisms that decompose matter and help plants absorb nutrients.
  2. – Microscopic single-celled organisms feeding on bacteria.
  3. – Ancient microorganisms living in soil and extreme places.
  4. – Tiny jumping soil organism that breaks down matter.
  5. – Passage in the soil made by an earthworm.
  6. – Tiny tree-like structure formed by fungi inside roots.
  7. – Long, fast-moving predator living in soil.
  8. – Microscopic worm feeding on bacteria and fungi.
  9. – Small arachnid resembling a scorpion without a tail.
Down
  1. – Rich in nutrients and able to support plant life.
  2. matter – Dead plant and animal material in soil.
  3. – To settle and grow in a new habitat.
  4. – Burrowing animal that aerates and enriches soil.
  5. – Natural stability among organisms in soil.
  6. – To break down dead material into nutrients.
  7. – Substances needed for growth and survival.
  8. – Close relationship between two different species.
  9. – Microscopic organisms that decompose organic matter.
  10. – Underground network of fungal threads.

19 Clues: – To settle and grow in a new habitat. • – Underground network of fungal threads. • – Passage in the soil made by an earthworm. • – Natural stability among organisms in soil. • – Substances needed for growth and survival. • – Long, fast-moving predator living in soil. • – To break down dead material into nutrients. • matter – Dead plant and animal material in soil. • ...

Review 2024-10-15

Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. this organ is used to make fruits and reproduce
  2. this organ uses sunlight to make food for plants
  3. this organ supports the plant so the leaves can get sunlight
  4. this organ takes in nutrients, water from the ground.
  5. this is found in soil which has many nutrients in it.
Down
  1. this is a type of soil that water and air cannot pass through
  2. this organ has seeds inside
  3. this is a type of soil that is light and made of big particles.
  4. this is a type of soil that has humus, clay, air and water.
  5. this are group of cells that grow and become a fern plant.

10 Clues: this organ has seeds inside • this organ is used to make fruits and reproduce • this organ uses sunlight to make food for plants • this organ takes in nutrients, water from the ground. • this is found in soil which has many nutrients in it. • this are group of cells that grow and become a fern plant. • this is a type of soil that has humus, clay, air and water. • ...

Soil Vocabulary 2025-04-15

Soil Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. the subsoil layer that contains much of the original parent material that has been weathered.
  2. decomposed organic matter that may include animal manures, food wastes, and vermicompost.
  3. the process by which air is circulated, for example, in soil to provide oxygen for root respiration.
  4. the amount of water the soil can hold at any given time so that it will be available for uptake by plant roots, stored, or released between field capacity and the permanent wilting point.
  5. the proportion of different sizes of mineral particles present in a soil.
  6. the subsoil layer below the A horizon and B horizon that contains much of the original parent material that has not been weathered.
  7. the binding together of sand, silt, and clay particles into aggregates called peds.
  8. the material (bedrock, sediment, or organic material) that is weathered to form soil.
Down
  1. a layer of soil distinguished by properties and characteristics developed through the five factors of soil formation.
  2. a situation in which water fills pore spaces in soil or soilless media to the point that there is no room for air in the pores.
  3. the manner in which water moves through the soil.
  4. living and dead organisms.
  5. the binding of soil particles to form a soil structure.
  6. the acidity or alkalinity of a soil.
  7. the state of having space or gaps.
  8. the ease through which soil compacts or compresses.
  9. the physical, chemical and biological process that creates soil.
  10. the rate at which water passes through soil.
  11. a gap or open area between solid soil components that may be filled with air or water.
  12. the fertile, upper, outermost layer of soil. Also referred to as the surface horizon or topsoil.

20 Clues: living and dead organisms. • the state of having space or gaps. • the acidity or alkalinity of a soil. • the rate at which water passes through soil. • the manner in which water moves through the soil. • the ease through which soil compacts or compresses. • the binding of soil particles to form a soil structure. • ...

Groundwater 2018-12-10

Groundwater crossword puzzle
Across
  1. precipitation that infiltrated soil
  2. water has filled up all pores it is full of water
  3. you can drink it and it makes up 65% of us
  4. a type of well
  5. water cant flow through its solid
  6. a place water flows
  7. a small piece of soil
  8. gravel,sand,silt,clay are components
  9. able to flow
Down
  1. groundwater that reached the surface
  2. water found in the ground
  3. can bring groundwater to surface
  4. precipitation from lakes and streams
  5. the top of the saturated zone
  6. known as hydro cycle

15 Clues: able to flow • a type of well • a place water flows • known as hydro cycle • a small piece of soil • water found in the ground • the top of the saturated zone • can bring groundwater to surface • water cant flow through its solid • precipitation that infiltrated soil • groundwater that reached the surface • precipitation from lakes and streams • gravel,sand,silt,clay are components • ...

Mechanics of soils WORDS 2024-06-11

Mechanics of soils WORDS crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The ______________ process in soil occurs when excess water is expelled, leading to settlement and compaction.
  2. _________ susceptibility depends on soil composition and moisture content, influencing its vulnerability to freezing.
  3. Soil ___________ is crucial for supporting structures and loads without excessive deformation or failure.
  4. Soil ___________, caused by wind or water, removes the fertile top layer, affecting land productivity and stability.
  5. Soil ____________, determined by the relative proportions of sand, silt, and clay, influences its properties and uses.
  6. Soil _________ alters soil properties, affecting its ability to support structures and sustain vegetation.
  7. Soil ____________ techniques improve soil strength and stability for construction and landscaping purposes.
  8. Soil ___________, or the volume of open spaces, affects water infiltration and storage capacity.
  9. Frost _____________ occurs when soil expands due to freezing, causing uplift and potential damage to structures.
  10. Bearing _________ is the maximum load soil can support without experiencing failure.
Down
  1. Compaction of ________ alters its structure and properties, affecting plant growth and water movement.
  2. Soil ___________ refers to the arrangement of soil particles and pores, influencing water retention and root penetration.
  3. Shrink-swell ___________ refers to the soil's tendency to contract and expand with moisture changes.
  4. __________ soils expand when wet, exerting pressure on foundations and infrastructure.
  5. ________ strength is the soil's resistance to sliding along internal planes under stress.
  6. The ______________ of soil influences its ability to drain water and allow air to pass through.
  7. Soil ______________ increases density by reducing pore space, impacting permeability and root growth.
  8. ____________ occurs when soil settles or sinks, often due to groundwater extraction or natural processes, causing surface depression.
  9. Soil __________can occur during earthquakes, causing soil to lose strength and behave like a liquid.
  10. Atterberg _____________ are specific moisture contents that define the transition between solid, plastic, and liquid states in soil.

20 Clues: Bearing _________ is the maximum load soil can support without experiencing failure. • __________ soils expand when wet, exerting pressure on foundations and infrastructure. • ________ strength is the soil's resistance to sliding along internal planes under stress. • ...

Class Activity 2024-04-16

Class Activity crossword puzzle
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  1. : is the art and science of plant cultivation, plays a important role in producing fruits, vegetables and ornamental plants.
  2. : the process by which soils are formed.
  3. : a type of physical weathering.
  4. : refers to organic or inorganic material mix to support plant growth.
  5. : The upper most layer of the earth's surface.
  6. : deals with soil and the growing of crops.
  7. : contains a mix of minerals, organic material and micro organisms.
  8. Profile : is a vertical cross section of the soil that extends from the surface to the parent rock material.
  9. : responsible for diagnosing and treating diseases in animals, ensuring the health and well being of the animals.
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  1. : The profile is divided into distinct layers called.
  2. : examples of this type of rock are coal, sandstone and limestone.
  3. : The soil type that drains water very slow.
  4. : a type of rock that is formed when molten rock cools to a solid state.
  5. : number of agricultural branches.
  6. : The E horizon in a soil profile represents.
  7. : examples of this type of rock are gneiss and marble.
  8. : The most suitable type of soil for farming.
  9. : The B horizon in a soil profile represents.
  10. : The R horizon in a soil profile represents.
  11. : The soil type that has very large particles.

20 Clues: : a type of physical weathering. • : number of agricultural branches. • : the process by which soils are formed. • : deals with soil and the growing of crops. • : The soil type that drains water very slow. • : The E horizon in a soil profile represents. • : The most suitable type of soil for farming. • : The B horizon in a soil profile represents. • ...

CMT WORD PUZZLE 2024-06-18

CMT WORD PUZZLE crossword puzzle
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  1. Moisture content corresponding to the arbitrary limit between the plastic and semisolid state
  2. Soil passes different physical states as its _______ conditions change.
  3. Soil components that have underwent weathering, chemical action and other natural processes
  4. Soils harden primarily due to heat and _______.
  5. Clay is a typical example of what particle shape?
  6. The degree of firmness of a soil and varies in proportion to the water content
  7. Also called consistency limits
  8. It defines the range of moisture content within which the soil is in a plastic state.
Down
  1. Soil that contains particles of a wide range of sizes
  2. Soil formation alongside igneous and sedimentary rocks
  3. Soil property allowing deformation beyond the point of recovery without cracking or changing volume appreciably
  4. Natural or prepared mixtures consisting predominantly of stone, gravel or sand
  5. Its value is 2.65 for sand particles.
  6. Soil description when particles are relatively large in all dimensions
  7. Dense structures have high degree of _______.

15 Clues: Also called consistency limits • Its value is 2.65 for sand particles. • Dense structures have high degree of _______. • Soils harden primarily due to heat and _______. • Clay is a typical example of what particle shape? • Soil that contains particles of a wide range of sizes • Soil formation alongside igneous and sedimentary rocks • ...

Abdul in the Garden 2021-03-30

Abdul in the Garden crossword puzzle
Across
  1. keep up
  2. set off
  3. seared
  4. blessed
  5. house
  6. get bigger
Down
  1. clay
  2. continue to exist
  3. green
  4. fail to take in
  5. lenghty
  6. subdivide

12 Clues: clay • green • house • seared • keep up • set off • lenghty • blessed • subdivide • get bigger • fail to take in • continue to exist

APES slides 1-38 2025-09-15

APES slides 1-38 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. molecular nature rock is changed
  2. topsoil,organic matter mixed with rock particles
  3. Parent material, rock that has gone through little weathering
  4. organic material, humus
  5. bedrock, little or no organic material
  6. the movement of soil particles by wind or water
  7. classify soil based on relative amount of certain soils
  8. partially decomposed plants and animals
  9. largest type of rock particles with lots of space between particles
  10. subsoil, more rock particles and less organic particles
  11. loosens and mixes soil
  12. smallest particle size with little space between particles
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  1. shows the layers of soil
  2. physical breakdown of rock by wind, or water
  3. process by which fertile land becomes a desert
  4. what each layer is called
  5. ideal for farming
  6. semi arid grasslands in the rain shadow of the Rocky Mountains
  7. receive enough precipitation to support plants up to 6 feet in height
  8. period of severe dust storms
  9. Intermediate type of rock particle

21 Clues: ideal for farming • loosens and mixes soil • organic material, humus • shows the layers of soil • what each layer is called • period of severe dust storms • molecular nature rock is changed • Intermediate type of rock particle • bedrock, little or no organic material • partially decomposed plants and animals • physical breakdown of rock by wind, or water • ...

Environmental Science Industry 2023-04-27

Environmental Science Industry crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Measures turbidity in water
  2. Largest soil particle
  3. sharpening chain saw chain
  4. One who harvests trees
  5. Used to measure the height of a tree
  6. measures the circumference of the tree
  7. using bacteria to clean up oil and fuel spills
Down
  1. boring into soil to get samples
  2. cutting bushes and undergrowth
  3. setting out tree seedlings
  4. Land that is poorly drained
  5. Cutting and fitting firewood
  6. Smallest soil particle from the land
  7. Used to measure the diameter and height of a tree
  8. Checking growth rate of the tree
  9. used to reduce the risk of wildfire

16 Clues: Largest soil particle • One who harvests trees • setting out tree seedlings • sharpening chain saw chain • Measures turbidity in water • Land that is poorly drained • Cutting and fitting firewood • cutting bushes and undergrowth • boring into soil to get samples • Checking growth rate of the tree • used to reduce the risk of wildfire • Used to measure the height of a tree • ...

Soil and Water 2019-05-17

Soil and Water crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Decrease in volume of sediments, as a result of compressive stress, usually resulting from
  2. any living animal or plant
  3. the color difference on a mass of moderately poorly drained soil.
  4. unweathered hard rock that lied directly beneath the soil layer or beneath superficial geological deposits, such as glacial drift.
  5. the act or process of separating a solid from a liquid.
  6. small, mineral, soil particle, ranging in diameter from 0.5 to 0.002 millimeters.
  7. growth by continuous addition
  8. the mineral and organic surface of the earth capable of supporting upland.
  9. material, the horizon of weathered rock or partially weathered soil material from which the soil is formed.
  10. an elongated, erosional depression usually occupied by a stream that has a downward slope
  11. the removal of soluble constituents from soils or other materials by percolating water.
  12. cover, any vegetation that grows close to the ground, producing protection for the soil.
  13. a size term denoting particles, regardless of mineral composition, with diameter less than 2 microns.
  14. the sum total of all atmospheric or meteorological influences, principally temperature, moisture, wind, pressure, and evaporation
  15. deposition above them.
  16. the process of being supplied with air.
  17. change in form, appearance, nature, or character
  18. accumulation of water-worn pebbles larger than two millimeters in diameter.
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  1. to the direction of flow of the occupying stream, and includes both bottomland and slopes.
  2. The group of processes whereby earthy or rock material is worn away, loosened, or dissolved andirrigation The artificial application of water to soil for the purpose of increasing plant production
  3. The addition of sediment, as by flowing water.
  4. or submicroscopic organism.
  5. the relative portion of sand, silt, and clay particle.
  6. soil, soil whose properties are dominated by soil minerals, usually containing less than 20 percent
  7. to move or transfer from one place to another; cause to change location; displace.
  8. an organism so small that it cannot be seen clearly without the use of a microscope; a
  9. the process of soil deposited due
  10. a group of textural classes in which the particles are finer than gravel but coarser than silt, ranging in size from 2.00 to 0.5 millimeters in diameter.
  11. mineral matter of variable composition, consolidated or unconsolidated, assembled in masses orconsiderable quantities in nature.
  12. matter, matter found in or produced by, living animals and plants, which contains carbon, hydrogen,
  13. and often nitrogen and sulfur.

31 Clues: deposition above them. • any living animal or plant • or submicroscopic organism. • growth by continuous addition • and often nitrogen and sulfur. • the process of soil deposited due • the process of being supplied with air. • The addition of sediment, as by flowing water. • change in form, appearance, nature, or character • ...

Gardening 2025-12-17

Gardening crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Planting strategy using mutually beneficial species
  2. Beneficial fungi that aid root absorption
  3. Sustainable, self-supporting garden design system
  4. Ideal balanced soil of sand, silt, and clay
  5. Controlled delivery of water to plants
  6. Support structure for climbing plants
  7. Premature flowering due to heat stress
  8. Move a plant to a new location
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  1. Sprouting process of a seed
  2. Decomposed organic matter used to enrich soil
  3. Measure of a plant’s ability to survive cold
  4. Ground covering that retains moisture and suppresses weeds
  5. Nutrient supplement for plant growth
  6. Measure of soil acidity or alkalinity
  7. Process of improving soil oxygen flow
  8. Traditional plant variety saved through generations
  9. Remove spent blooms to promote flowering
  10. Condition when roots outgrow their container
  11. Selective cutting to encourage healthy growth
  12. Plant that returns year after year
  13. Plant that completes its life cycle in one season
  14. USDA classification for growing climates

22 Clues: Sprouting process of a seed • Move a plant to a new location • Plant that returns year after year • Nutrient supplement for plant growth • Measure of soil acidity or alkalinity • Process of improving soil oxygen flow • Support structure for climbing plants • Controlled delivery of water to plants • Premature flowering due to heat stress • ...

5.1 2024-11-25

5.1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A system flow that involves a change in location of energy or matter, without any change in its state or form.
  2. levels The position that an organism occupies in a food chain, or the position of a group of organisms in a community that occupy the same position in food chains.
  3. To absorb and incorporate nutrients to form parts of the body of an organism.
  4. When material is deposited or left behind.
  5. Empty spaces or voids in soil that hold air and water, allowing for root penetration and facilitating the exchange of gases and nutrients.
  6. A system’s ability to recover when disturbed; able to avoid tipping points and maintain stability.
  7. Compounds which do not contain carbon (with the exception of carbon dioxide and carbonates) and are not derived from living matter.
  8. An essential element necessary for plant growth Chemical symbol K
  9. Organic matter, primarily derived from animal faeces –- a similar term to manure.
  10. Soil that has a balanced mixture of sand, silt, and clay.
  11. The process of change over time in an ecosystem.
  12. Water that falls to the Earth’s surface or condenses in various forms of rain, snow, hail, or sleet.
  13. A graphical representation of soil texture based on the relative proportions of sand, silt, and clay particles, used to classify soils into categories like loam, clay, or sandy soils.
  14. A process whereby soil or rock is worn away and transported by wind or water.
  15. A movement of matter, energy or information into a storage; causes the storage to increase.
  16. Organisms that ingest and internally digest detritus.
  17. Two or more food chains linked together; it shows that a single species can occupy multiple trophic levels.
  18. The transfer of water by humans from surface or groundwater storages to crops.
  19. Carbon-containing molecules associated with living organisms, for example, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, proteins, and hydrocarbon fuels.
  20. The layer of soil immediately beneath the topsoil, often containing minerals leached from above.
  21. Soil particles with a diameter ranging from 0.002 to 0.05 millimetres, intermediate in size between sand and clay particles.
  22. Heterotrophs that externally digest detritus and absorb the products.
  23. Releases energy from glucose by converting it into a chemical form that can easily be used in carrying out active processes within living cells; glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water.
  24. Fresh, undecomposed plant debris.
  25. The breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals on the surface of the Earth.
  26. uptake The various active and passive mechanisms by which plants absorb water and minerals from the soil through their roots.
  27. A horizontal layer of soil that is distinctive in its chemical and physical properties.
  28. A system flow that moves energy and matter, but in the process there is also a change in the chemical nature, a change in state or a change in energy.
  29. A transfer involving the movement of air in, out and through soil.
  30. Organic matter derived from bat faeces.
  31. Water stored at ground level in lakes, rivers and other storages.
  32. Inorganic substances (not made directly from living things), for example copper.
  33. The outermost layer of the Earth that is composed of soil and subject to soil-forming processes.
  34. The process of water carrying away nutrients or minerals from the soil, often due to excessive rainfall or irrigation.
  35. The gases surrounding the Earth.
  36. A transfer caused by organisms such as earthworms mixing the soil, that helps to aerate and move nutrients through soils.
  37. A movement of matter, energy or information out of a storage; causes the storage to decrease.
  38. The transfers, transformations, and recycling of nutrients in ecosystems.
  39. The gain by producers in energy or biomass per unit area per unit time. This term could refer to either gross or net primary productivity.
  40. Water entering the soil.
  41. An organism that is eaten by another organism called a predator.
  42. The transformation of a liquid into a vapour, for example liquid water into water vapour.
Down
  1. Nutrients containing carbon, derived from living organisms and which are essential for living organisms, for example carbohydrates.
  2. Energy in the form of heat.
  3. An organic fertiliser made from the faeces and urine of animals.
  4. The movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.
  5. A vertical section through a soil, from the surface down to the parent material, revealing the soil layers or horizons.
  6. person or community that moves from place to place, often with their livestock.
  7. The exchange of various elements between different aspects of Earth’s systems, for example carbon cycle, nitrogen cycle, hydrological cycle.
  8. A transformation where organic matter is broken down by decomposers, releasing nutrients and energy for plant life.
  9. The process of increasing salt content in soil, often due to excessive water content from heavy rainfall or irrigation.
  10. The Earth system that contains water, on, above, or underneath its surface.
  11. Electromagnetic radiation released from the Sun and re-radiated out into the atmosphere from the Earth's surface. They are an invisible part of the energy provided by the Sun.
  12. The reservoir of viable seeds present in soil, which can germinate and grow when conditions are suitable.
  13. The solid, unweathered rock layer beneath the soil and sediment, forming the Earth's foundation.
  14. The transfer of water downward through layers of soil or rock.
  15. An essential element necessary for plant growth Chemical symbol P
  16. A group of organisms that share common characteristics and that can interbreed to produce fertile offspring.
  17. The movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.
  18. Minerals or salts that do not contain carbon and are essential for living organisms, for example sodium chloride.
  19. Substances mainly composed of nitrates, phosphorus, and potassium, added to increase soil fertility.
  20. The ecological system that contains all life on Earth.
  21. Energy from the sun.
  22. The total quantity or weight of organisms in a given area.
  23. Aquatic organisms that perform photosynthesis to produce their own food.
  24. A crop grown mostly for sale and profit rather than for personal use.
  25. A dark brown or black substance lying beneath the leaf litter; it has a loose, crumbly texture formed by the partial decay of dead plant material.
  26. An approach that explores connections and interdependencies between the parts of a system, and between the parts and the whole.
  27. A community of interdependent organisms and the physical environment they interact with.
  28. underlying geological material from which soil is formed through weathering and other processes. It is often formed from bedrock.
  29. pH A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of soil.
  30. An organism that kills and eats another organism.
  31. Soil particles with a diameter smaller than 0.002 millimetres, characterised by high plasticity and water-holding capacity.
  32. The place in which a community, species, population or organism lives.
  33. A kingdom of organisms that absorbs nutrients from organic matter, for example mushrooms.
  34. The solid, outer part of the Earth.
  35. Relating to or characteristic of land environments rather than aquatic or marine environments.
  36. Characteristics of a system that appear when the individual system parts interact; the system parts themselves do not have these characteristics.
  37. The physical make-up of the mineral soil; it depends on the relative proportions of sand, silt, clay and humus.
  38. An essential element necessary for plant growth - produced by legumes.
  39. Conversion of light energy to chemical energy (carbon dioxide + water → glucose + oxygen).
  40. Chemicals used in agriculture, such as fertilisers or pesticides.
  41. The organisation and arrangement of soil particles.
  42. Water stored beneath the Earth’s surface in soil and rock crevices.
  43. Decomposed organic matter, including dead plants and animals, and their fragments.
  44. Fertiliser made by composting.
  45. A mixture of mineral particles and organic material that covers the land, and in which terrestrial plants grow.
  46. Soil particles with a diameter ranging from 0.05 to 2.0 millimetres, larger than silt and clay particles.

88 Clues: Energy from the sun. • Water entering the soil. • Energy in the form of heat. • Fertiliser made by composting. • The gases surrounding the Earth. • Fresh, undecomposed plant debris. • The solid, outer part of the Earth. • Organic matter derived from bat faeces. • When material is deposited or left behind. • The process of change over time in an ecosystem. • ...

Soil 2025-10-07

Soil crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the amount of each kind of particle in a soil sample
  2. decayed organic material found in soil
  3. a pile of rocks and soil deposited by a glacier
  4. the largest kind of particle in soil
  5. the ____ cycle; changing from one type to another
  6. the sediment that a stream carries
  7. an area of sediment deposited at the mouth of a river
  8. the dropping of sediment and rocks in a new location
  9. a type of erosion caused by gravity; a mass movement
  10. occurs whenever rocks rub against each other
Down
  1. a fertile soil with equal parts of sand and silt with about half as much clay
  2. contains weathered minerals and some nutrients from the humus
  3. unweathered rock that influences the soil above it
  4. the process of breaking down rocks
  5. ______ weathering; changes rocks into new substances
  6. the process of wind picking up loose sediment and carrying it away
  7. depositions look _______ because sediment falls according to weight
  8. the movement of weathered material from one place to another
  9. small particles of weathered rocks and minerals
  10. layers of soil
  11. unmelted snow that gets compacted down into ice
  12. the primary force behind erosion

22 Clues: layers of soil • the primary force behind erosion • the process of breaking down rocks • the sediment that a stream carries • the largest kind of particle in soil • decayed organic material found in soil • occurs whenever rocks rub against each other • a pile of rocks and soil deposited by a glacier • small particles of weathered rocks and minerals • ...

Soil texture 2024-04-17

Soil texture crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The mass of soil per unit volume, indicating how compact or loose the soil is.
  2. Texture: The measure of the size of particles within the soil, which determines how the soil feels and behaves.
  3. The visual appearance of soil, which can vary depending on the presence of organic matter, minerals, and moisture.
  4. A soil texture that is a balanced mixture of sand, silt, and clay, providing good drainage, water retention, and nutrient-holding capacity.
Down
  1. The physical state or firmness of soil, which can range from loose to compacted.
  2. The amount of empty space or pores within the soil, which affects its ability to hold water and allow air circulation.
  3. A soil texture made up of medium-sized particles, which feels smooth like powder when dry and slippery when wet.
  4. Essential elements or compounds present in the soil that are necessary for plant growth and development.
  5. A soil texture consisting of tiny or fine particles, which feels smooth and hard when dry and sticky when wet.
  6. A soil texture composed of large or coarse particles, which feels gritty or rough and allows easy passage of water and air.

10 Clues: The mass of soil per unit volume, indicating how compact or loose the soil is. • The physical state or firmness of soil, which can range from loose to compacted. • Essential elements or compounds present in the soil that are necessary for plant growth and development. • ...

Topic 5: Soil 2023-10-04

Topic 5: Soil crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a stiff, sticky fine-grained earth that can be moulded when wet
  2. drain away from soil, ash, or similar material by the action of percolating liquid, especially rainwater.
  3. is the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the earth or another planet occupied by living organisms.
  4. some of which form the body of the soil while others are used by the plants.
  5. the activity or business of growing crops and raising livestock.
  6. any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink or that plants absorb in order to maintain life and growth.
  7. ___ breaks down the dead organic matter and mix it into the upper layers of the soil.
  8. a gas which makes up 78 percent of the atmosphere and that forms a part of all living tissues.
  9. the rigid outer part of the earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.
  10. The elevation of the land, the aspect of the slope (the direction it faces) and the angle of the slope, will all impact the soil.
  11. is the weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period.
  12. As soil has processes it can be seen as a ___.
  13. a loose granular substance, typically pale yellowish brown, resulting from the erosion of siliceous and other rocks and forming a major constituent of beaches, river beds, the seabed, and deserts.
Down
  1. the life-supporting component of the air.
  2. is the basis of the fluids of living organisms.
  3. the process of wearing or being worn by long exposure to the atmosphere.
  4. is a mixture of minerals, organic matter, air and water.
  5. all the waters on the earth's surface, such as lakes and seas conform the ...
  6. is a community of interdependent organisms and the physical environment they interact with.
  7. fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment
  8. is the outermost layer of the Earth that is composed of soil.
  9. a substance that provides nourishment essential for the maintenance of life and for growth.
  10. Soils lose minerals, organic matter, water and gases through the action of wind, water and plants and animals. These are ___
  11. The minerals and organic matter are the major ___ to the soil system.
  12. The ___ for the soil system are the four basic elements of a soil, plus organisms and nutrients.

25 Clues: the life-supporting component of the air. • As soil has processes it can be seen as a ___. • is the basis of the fluids of living organisms. • is a mixture of minerals, organic matter, air and water. • is the outermost layer of the Earth that is composed of soil. • a stiff, sticky fine-grained earth that can be moulded when wet • ...

What is soil? pg. 129 2022-02-12

What is soil? pg. 129 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Soil is mostly made up of several sizes of this.
  2. The smallest pieces of rock are particles of this.
  3. Humus helps soil hold this.
  4. Some people call soil this.
  5. Worms make these for air and water.
  6. Plants and animals decay into tiny pieces called this.
  7. Plants and animals do this when the die.
Down
  1. If you look at soil you might see these and small pieces of gravel.
  2. Plants send these into the soil.
  3. This from worms also adds nutrients.
  4. This material is the remains of dead plants and animals.
  5. These animals are good for soil.
  6. Particles of this are just really tiny rocks.

13 Clues: Humus helps soil hold this. • Some people call soil this. • Plants send these into the soil. • These animals are good for soil. • Worms make these for air and water. • This from worms also adds nutrients. • Plants and animals do this when the die. • Particles of this are just really tiny rocks. • Soil is mostly made up of several sizes of this. • ...

Soil Crossword 2021-10-25

Soil Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Decayed plants and animals on the top layer of soil
  2. Stone
  3. The best soil for plant growth
  4. Tiny grains of broken rock
  5. A material found in earth that is sticky when wet and hard when dry
  6. Top Layer of soil that provides supports and nutrients to plants
  7. Weathered material moves from one place to the other
Down
  1. middle layer of soil, which is a combination of soil and rocks
  2. Material in the soil that comes from living things
  3. To carefully preserve and protect something
  4. Change due to the exposure of weather
  5. materials that plants and animals need to grow
  6. Fine sand and earthy material carried by water

13 Clues: Stone • Tiny grains of broken rock • The best soil for plant growth • Change due to the exposure of weather • To carefully preserve and protect something • materials that plants and animals need to grow • Fine sand and earthy material carried by water • Material in the soil that comes from living things • Decayed plants and animals on the top layer of soil • ...

CH2 WEATHERING AND EROSION 2023-09-29

CH2 WEATHERING AND EROSION crossword puzzle
Across
  1. unweathered rock that influences the soil above it
  2. the largest kind of particle in soil
  3. decayed organic material found in soil
  4. the amount of each kind of particle in a soil sample
  5. the dropping of sediment and rocks in a new location
  6. a cave formation that hangs from the ceiling of a cave
  7. produced when carbon dioxide dissolves in water
  8. contains weathered minerals and some nutrients from the humus
  9. a fertile soil that has equal parts of sand and silt combined with about half as much clay
  10. occurs whenever rocks rub against each other
  11. the process of rock changing from one type to another
Down
  1. an area of sediment deposited at the mouth of a river
  2. small particles of weathered rocks and minerals
  3. the primary force behind erosion
  4. layers of soil
  5. the process of breaking down rocks
  6. the process of wind picking up loose sediment and carrying it away
  7. forms when unmelted snow gets compacted down into ice
  8. scientist who studies soil
  9. a cave formation that builds on the floor of a cave
  10. this weathering changes rocks into new substances
  11. a person who likes to explore caves
  12. the sediment that a stream carries

23 Clues: layers of soil • scientist who studies soil • the primary force behind erosion • the process of breaking down rocks • the sediment that a stream carries • a person who likes to explore caves • the largest kind of particle in soil • decayed organic material found in soil • occurs whenever rocks rub against each other • small particles of weathered rocks and minerals • ...

Soil Horizons 2025-10-07

Soil Horizons crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The lowercase suffix “t” stands for this type of accumulation.
  2. The process by which materials are removed from upper horizons.
  3. The lowercase “b” in horizon notation indicates this condition (buried soil).
  4. The R horizon represents this consolidated layer.
  5. Horizon The subsoil horizon where materials from above have accumulated (illuviation).
  6. The “p” suffix in Ap stands for this process.
  7. formed by weathering of rock in place, designated as “Cr”.
  8. Horizon that has lost clay, iron, or organic matter through leaching, leaving resistant sand and silt.
Down
  1. Horizon The parent material horizon, only slightly affected by soil-forming processes.
  2. The transitional horizon between A and B, showing features of both.
  3. The lowercase suffix “k” represents the accumulation of this compound.
  4. The organic horizon found on the soil surface, composed mainly of leaf litter and decomposed plant material.
  5. A horizon showing gleying due to saturation (symbol: g).
  6. The process by which materials are accumulated in lower horizons.

14 Clues: The “p” suffix in Ap stands for this process. • The R horizon represents this consolidated layer. • A horizon showing gleying due to saturation (symbol: g). • formed by weathering of rock in place, designated as “Cr”. • The lowercase suffix “t” stands for this type of accumulation. • The process by which materials are removed from upper horizons. • ...

CH2 WEATHERING AND EROSION 2023-09-29

CH2 WEATHERING AND EROSION crossword puzzle
Across
  1. small particles of weathered rocks and minerals
  2. the process of rock changing from one type to another
  3. occurs whenever rocks rub against each other
  4. a fertile soil that has equal parts of sand and silt combined with about half as much clay
  5. the process of breaking down rocks
  6. a cave formation that hangs from the ceiling of a cave
  7. forms when unmelted snow gets compacted down into ice
  8. an area of sediment deposited at the mouth of a river
  9. this weathering changes rocks into new substances
  10. scientist who studies soil
  11. the process of wind picking up loose sediment and carrying it away
  12. layers of soil
Down
  1. a person who likes to explore caves
  2. a cave formation that builds on the floor of a cave
  3. produced when carbon dioxide dissolves in water
  4. the amount of each kind of particle in a soil sample
  5. unweathered rock that influences the soil above it
  6. the largest kind of particle in soil
  7. the primary force behind erosion
  8. contains weathered minerals and some nutrients from the humus
  9. decayed organic material found in soil
  10. the dropping of sediment and rocks in a new location
  11. the sediment that a stream carries

23 Clues: layers of soil • scientist who studies soil • the primary force behind erosion • the process of breaking down rocks • the sediment that a stream carries • a person who likes to explore caves • the largest kind of particle in soil • decayed organic material found in soil • occurs whenever rocks rub against each other • small particles of weathered rocks and minerals • ...

Baxter Ceramics Puzzle 3 2020-09-02

Baxter Ceramics Puzzle 3 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the process by which a solid holds molecules of a gas or liquid or solute as a thin film
  2. the drying process occurs due to the loss of water layers
  3. kiln A kiln in which combustion of the fuel takes place within refractory muffles, which, in turn, conduct heat into the ware chamber
  4. the property of becoming less viscous when subjected to an applied stress
  5. clay contains pore water
  6. attraction the electrostatic force of long-range interaction occurring between the attractive electrostatic adsorption in aqueous solution with differently charged particles or uncharged particles
  7. layer The neutral aluminium hydroxide sheets are found sandwiched between silicate sheets
  8. change Clay which is exposed to heat 600oC / 1112oF, loses its chemically bound water molecules and can no longer be broken down by water
  9. uses exposure to an acid to cause a physical and chemical change
Down
  1. The ease with which something can be worked or fashioned
  2. clay are more plastic than coarse ones
  3. the ability of an object or material to resume its normal shape after being stretched or compressed; stretchiness
  4. clay contains more water
  5. clay has a high proportion of sand
  6. to remove air from (wet clay) by pugging under vacuum thereby increasing wet strength and density
  7. a mass transfer process consisting of the removal of water or another solvent by evaporation from a solid, semi-solid or liquid
  8. lets the dampness penetrate between the particles and gives it a higher plasticity
  9. particles fine-grained natural soil material that contains hydrous aluminium phyllosilicates
  10. mix (clay or other materials) with water in a revolving apparatus
  11. a line on the surface of something along which it has split without breaking into separate parts

20 Clues: clay contains more water • clay contains pore water • clay has a high proportion of sand • clay are more plastic than coarse ones • The ease with which something can be worked or fashioned • the drying process occurs due to the loss of water layers • uses exposure to an acid to cause a physical and chemical change • ...

Soil Layers 2021-04-27

Soil Layers crossword puzzle
Across
  1. found beneath all of the other layers
  2. scientist who studies soil
  3. covers much of the land
  4. layers of soil
  5. subsoil
Down
  1. organic layer of soil
  2. made up mostly of sand and silt
  3. seeds are planted and plant roots grow
  4. contains clay and mineral deposits
  5. roots do not make their way below this layer

10 Clues: subsoil • layers of soil • organic layer of soil • covers much of the land • scientist who studies soil • made up mostly of sand and silt • contains clay and mineral deposits • found beneath all of the other layers • seeds are planted and plant roots grow • roots do not make their way below this layer

Judah's amazing soil crossword puzzle. 2022-11-30

Judah's amazing soil crossword puzzle. crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Water drains well through _______.
  2. Sandy soil needs _________.
  3. Chalk contains _________.
  4. Peat is formed when ________ rots.
  5. __________ has medium sized particles.
Down
  1. Loam lets out water so it does not get ________.
  2. Is the second last layer of soil.
  3. Soil that is broken down
  4. Plants don’t get enough when ________ is there soil
  5. ________ is very waterproof

10 Clues: Soil that is broken down • Chalk contains _________. • Sandy soil needs _________. • ________ is very waterproof • Is the second last layer of soil. • Water drains well through _______. • Peat is formed when ________ rots. • __________ has medium sized particles. • Loam lets out water so it does not get ________. • Plants don’t get enough when ________ is there soil

sculpture final 2022-12-05

sculpture final crossword puzzle
Across
  1. sculpture that is made by adding material up
  2. the oven we fire clay in
  3. can be used to create
  4. sculpture that is made by carving or removing material
  5. soil and mineral based clay that can be baked to harden (can be used for cups, plates etc)
  6. sculpture that is raised from the surface but not fully 3d
Down
  1. a glaze that is not glossy
  2. an oil based clay that does not dry or harden
  3. skeleton of the sculpture
  4. paint for ceramics
  5. oven bake clay

11 Clues: oven bake clay • paint for ceramics • can be used to create • the oven we fire clay in • skeleton of the sculpture • a glaze that is not glossy • sculpture that is made by adding material up • an oil based clay that does not dry or harden • sculpture that is made by carving or removing material • sculpture that is raised from the surface but not fully 3d • ...

CH2 WEATHERING AND EROSION 2023-09-29

CH2 WEATHERING AND EROSION crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the sediment that a stream carries
  2. the amount of each kind of particle in a soil sample
  3. this weathering changes rocks into new substances
  4. the process of breaking down rocks
  5. a person who likes to explore caves
  6. forms when unmelted snow gets compacted down into ice
  7. a cave formation that builds on the floor of a cave
  8. layers of soil
  9. the dropping of sediment and rocks in a new location
  10. contains weathered minerals and some nutrients from the humus
  11. a fertile soil that has equal parts of sand and silt combined with about half as much clay
Down
  1. produced when carbon dioxide dissolves in water
  2. a cave formation that hangs from the ceiling of a cave
  3. the process of rock changing from one type to another
  4. small particles of weathered rocks and minerals
  5. the process of wind picking up loose sediment and carrying it away
  6. decayed organic material found in soil
  7. occurs whenever rocks rub against each other
  8. the primary force behind erosion
  9. scientist who studies soil
  10. an area of sediment deposited at the mouth of a river
  11. the largest kind of particle in soil
  12. unweathered rock that influences the soil above it

23 Clues: layers of soil • scientist who studies soil • the primary force behind erosion • the sediment that a stream carries • the process of breaking down rocks • a person who likes to explore caves • the largest kind of particle in soil • decayed organic material found in soil • occurs whenever rocks rub against each other • produced when carbon dioxide dissolves in water • ...

CH2 WEATHERING AND EROSION 2023-09-29

CH2 WEATHERING AND EROSION crossword puzzle
Across
  1. this weathering changes rocks into new substances
  2. decayed organic material found in soil
  3. a fertile soil that has equal parts of sand and silt combined with about half as much clay
  4. a person who likes to explore caves
  5. the process of breaking down rocks
  6. unweathered rock that influences the soil above it
  7. the sediment that a stream carries
  8. small particles of weathered rocks and minerals
  9. the process of rock changing from one type to another
  10. the primary force behind erosion
  11. a cave formation that builds on the floor of a cave
Down
  1. the dropping of sediment and rocks in a new location
  2. occurs whenever rocks rub against each other
  3. produced when carbon dioxide dissolves in water
  4. an area of sediment deposited at the mouth of a river
  5. contains weathered minerals and some nutrients from the humus
  6. the amount of each kind of particle in a soil sample
  7. the process of wind picking up loose sediment and carrying it away
  8. scientist who studies soil
  9. the largest kind of particle in soil
  10. a cave formation that hangs from the ceiling of a cave
  11. layers of soil
  12. forms when unmelted snow gets compacted down into ice

23 Clues: layers of soil • scientist who studies soil • the primary force behind erosion • the process of breaking down rocks • the sediment that a stream carries • a person who likes to explore caves • the largest kind of particle in soil • decayed organic material found in soil • occurs whenever rocks rub against each other • produced when carbon dioxide dissolves in water • ...

Lesson 2- What is soil? 2021-04-13

Lesson 2- What is soil? crossword puzzle
Across
  1. water from ____ may be in the subsoil.
  2. most ___ grow in topsoil.
  3. water and ____ help plants live, grow, and survive.
  4. if soil holds too much water the plants may ____.
  5. subsoil is often ____ than the topsoil.
  6. different places have soil layers of different _____ and color.
Down
  1. soil has ____ main substances (a number).
  2. is the top layer.
  3. humus provides the nutrients plants need to stay healthy and ____.
  4. the lowest layer of soil.
  5. is made of the remains of plants and animals.
  6. most soils are a mix of sand, silt, and ___.
  7. is the layer of loose material that covers most of Earth's land.

13 Clues: is the top layer. • most ___ grow in topsoil. • the lowest layer of soil. • water from ____ may be in the subsoil. • subsoil is often ____ than the topsoil. • soil has ____ main substances (a number). • most soils are a mix of sand, silt, and ___. • is made of the remains of plants and animals. • if soil holds too much water the plants may ____. • ...

Chapter 2 2014-01-30

Chapter 2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. dead animals
  2. a layer of rock
  3. how well plants grow in it
  4. moves rock
  5. any thing humans use that are from nature
  6. plowing fields
  7. physical was rock breaks
  8. rocks splitting from water
  9. small minerals
  10. prevent soil from destruction
  11. the surface that makes plants grow
  12. bigger elevation
  13. rocks chemically breaking
  14. different layers of soil
  15. rich soil
  16. when you plant new plants in the same soil
Down
  1. when wind erodes rocks
  2. the middle layer of soil
  3. rocks grinding on on another
  4. the space between contour lines
  5. fact that prove what rock it is
  6. top layer of dirt
  7. grass and roots
  8. any thing that decomposes
  9. when you use dead stalks
  10. the lines on a topographic map
  11. dead plants or leaves
  12. a proses that breaks rocks
  13. a map that shows elevation
  14. the proses that makes iron rust

30 Clues: rich soil • moves rock • dead animals • plowing fields • small minerals • grass and roots • a layer of rock • bigger elevation • top layer of dirt • dead plants or leaves • when wind erodes rocks • the middle layer of soil • physical was rock breaks • when you use dead stalks • different layers of soil • any thing that decomposes • rocks chemically breaking • how well plants grow in it • ...

moi 2022-10-02

moi crossword puzzle
Across
  1. nisäkäs
  2. tuhoeläin
  3. niukasti
  4. savi
  5. etana
Down
  1. maa
  2. muurahainen
  3. julkinen
  4. ansa
  5. neste

10 Clues: maa • ansa • savi • neste • etana • nisäkäs • julkinen • niukasti • tuhoeläin • muurahainen

Ceramic 1 Vocabulary 2021-10-19

Ceramic 1 Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. dark and light
  2. emptiness around an aread or inside
  3. glue like quality
  4. marks on clay
  5. 3 dimensional
Down
  1. soil that can be molded by hand
  2. surface quality
  3. technique to create a tile or form
  4. 2 dimensional
  5. mark made by a tool
  6. depends on light

11 Clues: 2 dimensional • marks on clay • dark and light • 3 dimensional • surface quality • depends on light • glue like quality • mark made by a tool • soil that can be molded by hand • technique to create a tile or form • emptiness around an aread or inside

Soil Color 2020-04-08

Soil Color crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the color of soil that has high organic matter content
  2. a sedimentary stone found in cream soil
  3. inorganic material that makes up Earth's rocks, sands, and soils
  4. particles of small size left as sediment from water
  5. means that something is made of living things
  6. the color of soil with high iron content
  7. a metal element that makes soil red
Down
  1. the color of soil with high amounts of lime
  2. a mineral in soil that is sticky and moldable when wet
  3. the color of soil from sandstone
  4. a sedimentary rock made of compacted sand
  5. the color of soil made from ancient seabeds

12 Clues: the color of soil from sandstone • a metal element that makes soil red • a sedimentary stone found in cream soil • the color of soil with high iron content • a sedimentary rock made of compacted sand • the color of soil with high amounts of lime • the color of soil made from ancient seabeds • means that something is made of living things • ...

Soil 2024-02-26

Soil crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This top layer of the Earth is where plants grow and worms live.
  2. This type of soil is smooth when wet and can be used to make pottery.
  3. These solid mineral materials are found in the bottom layer of soil and can eventually break down into smaller particles.
  4. These parts of the plant grow underground and help to anchor it in the soil.
Down
  1. The layer of soil that is light in color and holds water for plants to drink.
  2. soil has these different levels, each with its own make-up.
  3. These spiky plants thrive in dry environments and sandy soil.
  4. A gardener's favorite type of soil, perfect for planting due to its balance of sand, silt, and clay.
  5. This soil type has a gritty texture and doesn't hold water well, much like the beach.

9 Clues: soil has these different levels, each with its own make-up. • These spiky plants thrive in dry environments and sandy soil. • This top layer of the Earth is where plants grow and worms live. • This type of soil is smooth when wet and can be used to make pottery. • These parts of the plant grow underground and help to anchor it in the soil. • ...

Soil Health Terms 2024-02-26

Soil Health Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Historical moment in 1930 when farmers abandoned sustainable soil practices
  2. White Soil has __________ and salts
  3. The largest soil particle, doesn't hold water well
Down
  1. 78% of _______________ is found in the atmosphere
  2. Cover Crops prevent
  3. Space Between soil particles
  4. Decayed organic matter
  5. Smooth and silky when wet
  6. Weathered __________ particle is the main ingredient in soil
  7. _______and air is 20 to 40 percent of soil

10 Clues: Cover Crops prevent • Decayed organic matter • Smooth and silky when wet • Space Between soil particles • White Soil has __________ and salts • _______and air is 20 to 40 percent of soil • 78% of _______________ is found in the atmosphere • The largest soil particle, doesn't hold water well • Weathered __________ particle is the main ingredient in soil • ...

Soil 2022-12-04

Soil crossword puzzle
Across
  1. mixture of sand clay and silts
  2. anchorage to plants
  3. another name of A horizon
  4. type of soil which contain small particles
  5. another name for B horizon
Down
  1. plantation prevents
  2. type of soil which contains larger particles
  3. process of breakdown of rocks by action of wind water
  4. a vertical section through different layers of soil
  5. layers are refered as
  6. rotting and dead matter

11 Clues: plantation prevents • anchorage to plants • layers are refered as • rotting and dead matter • another name of A horizon • another name for B horizon • mixture of sand clay and silts • type of soil which contain small particles • type of soil which contains larger particles • a vertical section through different layers of soil • ...

Environmental Geotechnics 2023-11-07

Environmental Geotechnics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Contaminant flow under a hydraulic gradient
  2. Jarosite falls into this category of waste
  3. Contaminant flow under a variable velocity
  4. The typical soil variety utilized as liners in landfills?
  5. The process of substance absorb/soak into the clay particle
  6. A remediation method employed for commercial purposes to extract heavy metals, such as uranium and mercury, from soil.
  7. Essential component of engineered landfill system
Down
  1. This remediation process aids in the purposeful improvement of natural biodegradation processes through engineering techniques.
  2. Abbreviation form of ability of clay mineral to exchange positively charged ions with the surrounding environment
  3. What is the collective term for the combination of exchangeable ions and particle surface charges?
  4. Abbreviated form of chemical contaminants are that not readily soluble in water
  5. Bacteria that is the most common form of biological contaminant
  6. The waste management strategy that is the least favored
  7. This is type of point source from which biological contamination will initiates
  8. 2:1 Clay mineral with high cation exchange capacity
  9. Any contaminated liquid that is generated from percolation of water through solid waste

16 Clues: Jarosite falls into this category of waste • Contaminant flow under a variable velocity • Contaminant flow under a hydraulic gradient • Essential component of engineered landfill system • 2:1 Clay mineral with high cation exchange capacity • The waste management strategy that is the least favored • The typical soil variety utilized as liners in landfills? • ...

Layers of Soil 2022-11-29

Layers of Soil crossword puzzle
Across
  1. small pieces of decayed plants and animals
  2. layer of soil where no plants or animals can be found
  3. the smallest rock particle
  4. Humus provides ________ for plants.
  5. remains of dead plants and animals
  6. Worms move in soil making passageways for ______ and ______.
  7. Not all soils are ________.
  8. layer that contains mostly large broken pieces of rock
  9. Pieces of rock that are smaller than sand
Down
  1. a tightly packed layer of minerals
  2. Rocks, air and water are ______ ______.
  3. layer containing plant roots and animals can be found here
  4. another name for soil
  5. Soil is made of several sizes of _______.

14 Clues: another name for soil • the smallest rock particle • Not all soils are ________. • a tightly packed layer of minerals • remains of dead plants and animals • Humus provides ________ for plants. • Rocks, air and water are ______ ______. • Soil is made of several sizes of _______. • Pieces of rock that are smaller than sand • small pieces of decayed plants and animals • ...

Rich 2024-03-11

Rich crossword puzzle
Across
  1. His character makes Sam relive this day over and over
  2. He starred in this popular TV show
  3. Name of his first character in SPN
  4. Name of the show he appears on with J.Padalecki and J.Ackles
  5. Name of his band
  6. His character had a ''romantic'' moment in SPN with this character
  7. His second (true) character was an...
  8. Before we find out he is The Trickster his character actually start as...
  9. His name
Down
  1. Name of the video he made for the Winchester brothers in case of Gabriels death
  2. Other than a talented actor, he is also talented...
  3. Name of his second character in SPN
  4. Name of the (first) podcast he has with Rob
  5. He wrote a song in French about...
  6. He started lessons of ... at 5 years old

15 Clues: His name • Name of his band • He starred in this popular TV show • Name of his first character in SPN • He wrote a song in French about... • Name of his second character in SPN • His second (true) character was an... • He started lessons of ... at 5 years old • Name of the (first) podcast he has with Rob • Other than a talented actor, he is also talented... • ...

SOIL 2015-07-23

SOIL crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The top layer of the soil is called as..
  2. A crop grown on high altitude soils..
  3. Loss of top soil is soil...
  4. Addition of harmful substances to the soil leads to..
  5. If a soil's pH is less than 7 it is ... soil.
  6. Soil pollution is a ...process(Fast/Slow)
  7. A soil formed where rate of evaporation is more than rate of precipitation..
Down
  1. The U.N declared 2015 as the International Year of...?
  2. Which group of microorganisms have highest biomass in the soil..
  3. This state of India is known for red soils..
  4. A soil suitable for cultivation is called as..
  5. The soil type formed by running water especially by the rivers..
  6. In which soil cotton grows well..?
  7. Toys and pots are made up of which soil..?
  8. Iron is rich in this type of soil..

15 Clues: Loss of top soil is soil... • In which soil cotton grows well..? • Iron is rich in this type of soil.. • A crop grown on high altitude soils.. • The top layer of the soil is called as.. • Soil pollution is a ...process(Fast/Slow) • Toys and pots are made up of which soil..? • This state of India is known for red soils.. • If a soil's pH is less than 7 it is ... soil. • ...

Earth Science Spring Final 2015-05-28

Earth Science Spring Final crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Has the second largest particle size for soil type.
  2. The transfer of heat through matter by molecular energy.
  3. The motion that that describes the westward movement of the planets.
  4. The transfer of heat by the movement of mass or substance.
  5. When matter collides in space and forms an irregular shape.
  6. Is the source of all clouds and precipitation, but also absorbs heat that is given off by earth.
  7. The soil that optimizes agriculture production.
  8. Means "Jupiter-like"
  9. The layer of the atmosphere that protects us from meteor's that are in the same path as earth.
  10. A severe tropical storm that is among the powerful in the world.
  11. An earth-centered universe.
Down
  1. Soil is considered this, because it doesn't change.
  2. One of the three reactants of the photosynthesis process. ______ + H2O + (light)----> O2 + Glucose
  3. He concluded that earth was a planet.
  4. He formalized and then tested the law of universal gravitation.
  5. The soil texture of 31% Sand, 15% Silt, 54% Clay
  6. An air mass that forms over a body of water.
  7. The temperature within this layer of the atmosphere will increase with temperature because of the ozone.
  8. The conversion of a gas directly into solid, without ever going through the liquid stage.
  9. The dark moist layer found in topsoil that is made of dead and decaying matter.
  10. This is when the temperature increases instead of decreases within the troposphere, with height.
  11. Based off of years of observations that describe a place or region.

22 Clues: Means "Jupiter-like" • An earth-centered universe. • He concluded that earth was a planet. • An air mass that forms over a body of water. • The soil that optimizes agriculture production. • The soil texture of 31% Sand, 15% Silt, 54% Clay • Soil is considered this, because it doesn't change. • Has the second largest particle size for soil type. • ...

Soil Crossword 2023-12-07

Soil Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the smallest particle
  2. lowest layer of soil
  3. known as subsoil
  4. the largest particle
  5. Horizons layers of soil
  6. Profile the arrangement of the soil horizons
Down
  1. known as topsoil
  2. the very top layer of soil
  3. made up of weathered plant material and broken rock
  4. the intermediate sized particle

10 Clues: known as topsoil • known as subsoil • lowest layer of soil • the largest particle • the smallest particle • Horizons layers of soil • the very top layer of soil • the intermediate sized particle • Profile the arrangement of the soil horizons • made up of weathered plant material and broken rock

Features of the Landscape 2025-01-13

Features of the Landscape crossword puzzle
Across
  1. kallio
  2. metsä
  3. nurmikko
  4. järvi
  5. maa, maaperä
  6. koski, virta
  7. saaristo
  8. niitty
  9. pelto
  10. erämaa, salo
  11. lampi
  12. suo
  13. savi
  14. tasanko
  15. vesiputous
  16. mäki
Down
  1. saari
  2. joki
  3. suo, räme
  4. selänne, harju
  5. tunturi
  6. puro
  7. rannikko
  8. hiekka
  9. vuori
  10. maa, multa
  11. niemi
  12. metsä, metsikkö
  13. maasto
  14. lahti
  15. laakso

31 Clues: suo • joki • puro • savi • mäki • saari • metsä • järvi • vuori • niemi • pelto • lampi • lahti • kallio • hiekka • niitty • maasto • laakso • tunturi • tasanko • nurmikko • rannikko • saaristo • suo, räme • maa, multa • vesiputous • maa, maaperä • koski, virta • erämaa, salo • selänne, harju • metsä, metsikkö

Rivers 2022-05-26

Rivers crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Smaller river or stream flowing into a larger
  2. Glaciers and springs
  3. Mouth of Mississippi River
  4. Narrowest section of rivers
  5. Winding course of river
  6. Longest river in the world
Down
  1. Area covered by water when river floods
  2. Widest section of a river
  3. Rich fertile soil carried by river
  4. Water flows into river from here
  5. Where river empties into larger body of water
  6. Area of rich fertile soil
  7. Two or more tributaries coming together
  8. Largest river by volume

14 Clues: Glaciers and springs • Largest river by volume • Winding course of river • Widest section of a river • Area of rich fertile soil • Mouth of Mississippi River • Longest river in the world • Narrowest section of rivers • Water flows into river from here • Rich fertile soil carried by river • Area covered by water when river floods • Two or more tributaries coming together • ...

Ground Improvment Tehniques 2025-07-17

Ground Improvment Tehniques crossword puzzle
Across
  1. – What is the process of removing water from saturated soil, often using pumps or well-points?
  2. – Which drains are used to accelerate soil consolidation by removing pore water?
  3. – What soil strengthening method uses plant roots and vegetation?
  4. – Which method uses a vibrating probe to densify loose granular soils?
  5. – What technique uses electric current to move water through fine-grained soil for stabilization?
  6. – Which method involves inserting compacted gravel or crushed stones vertically into the ground?
  7. – What technique involves injecting polymers to improve soil properties like strength and permeability?
  8. – What is the microbial technique that binds soil particles using precipitated minerals?
  9. – What soil improvement technique uses vacuum pressure to remove pore water and consolidate clay?
Down
  1. – What is the process of improving soil properties using additives like lime or cement?
  2. – Which structure supports and holds back soil laterally in slopes or embankments?
  3. – What method involves dropping a heavy weight repeatedly to compact the ground?
  4. – What is a geosynthetic material used primarily to reinforce soil or aggregate layers?
  5. – What biodegradable material is used for erosion control and slope protection?
  6. – What do you call soil improved by adding geogrids, metals, or concrete strips?
  7. – What geosynthetic material is used for filtration, reinforcement, and separation in soils?
  8. – Which technique involves injecting cementitious material into the ground at high pressure to improve strength?
  9. – What is the technique where poor-quality soil is removed and replaced with better material?
  10. – What material is used to reduce vertical stress on soft subsoil during construction?
  11. – What technique uses controlled explosions to densify deep loose soil?

20 Clues: – What soil strengthening method uses plant roots and vegetation? • – Which method uses a vibrating probe to densify loose granular soils? • – What technique uses controlled explosions to densify deep loose soil? • – What biodegradable material is used for erosion control and slope protection? • ...

Soil Crossword Puzzle! 2022-04-21

Soil Crossword Puzzle! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. texture, ph, color, permeability are examples!
  2. these are found in rocks and form crystals
  3. process that carries sediment away
  4. soil practices that preserve soil
  5. cycle that explains changes in rocks
Down
  1. rocks made by weathering and erosion
  2. process that breaks rocks down
  3. decomposers enrich the soil and leave behind
  4. rocks made by heat and pressure
  5. clay, silt and sand are examples
  6. rocks made from cooled lava
  7. rock that is broken down into soil.

12 Clues: rocks made from cooled lava • process that breaks rocks down • rocks made by heat and pressure • clay, silt and sand are examples • soil practices that preserve soil • process that carries sediment away • rock that is broken down into soil. • rocks made by weathering and erosion • cycle that explains changes in rocks • these are found in rocks and form crystals • ...

Soil 2025-05-02

Soil crossword puzzle
Across
  1. – "smooth texture": Medium particle size, retains moisture better than sand.
  2. – "nutrient richness": Soil’s ability to support plant growth.
  3. – "ideal texture": Balanced mix of sand, silt, and clay.
  4. – "large particles": Coarse-grained, drains quickly, low nutrient holding.
Down
  1. – "fine particles": Holds water well, poor drainage.
  2. profile – "layered structure": Vertical section showing soil horizons.
  3. – "nutrient loss": Downward movement of dissolved nutrients through soil.
  4. – "organic matter": Decomposed plant/animal material that enriches soil.

8 Clues: – "fine particles": Holds water well, poor drainage. • – "ideal texture": Balanced mix of sand, silt, and clay. • – "nutrient richness": Soil’s ability to support plant growth. • profile – "layered structure": Vertical section showing soil horizons. • – "organic matter": Decomposed plant/animal material that enriches soil. • ...

soil 2025-05-02

soil crossword puzzle
Across
  1. – "smooth texture": Medium particle size, retains moisture better than sand.
  2. – "nutrient richness": Soil’s ability to support plant growth.
  3. – "ideal texture": Balanced mix of sand, silt, and clay.
  4. – "large particles": Coarse-grained, drains quickly, low nutrient holding.
Down
  1. – "fine particles": Holds water well, poor drainage.
  2. profile – "layered structure": Vertical section showing soil horizons.
  3. – "nutrient loss": Downward movement of dissolved nutrients through soil.
  4. – "organic matter": Decomposed plant/animal material that enriches soil.

8 Clues: – "fine particles": Holds water well, poor drainage. • – "ideal texture": Balanced mix of sand, silt, and clay. • – "nutrient richness": Soil’s ability to support plant growth. • profile – "layered structure": Vertical section showing soil horizons. • – "organic matter": Decomposed plant/animal material that enriches soil. • ...

Unit 5 Food 2018-02-20

Unit 5 Food crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A natural earthy material that is plastic when wet
  2. farming A system of rearing livestock using intensive methods
  3. A person interested in eating food that is locally produced
  4. Chemical substance produced and released into the environment by an animal,especially a mammal or an insect
  5. Proteins,carbohydrates, lipids
  6. A way of growing crops or pasture from year to year without disturbing the soil through tillage
  7. The activity or business of felling trees and cutting and preparing the timber
  8. extreme Scarcity of food.
  9. The practice of tilling sloped land along lines of consistent elevation
  10. Process of eroding by wind,water,or other natural agents
  11. Unit for measuring the amount of energy food provides
Down
  1. Plant crops in strips or alleys between shrub or trees
  2. A fertile soil of clay and sand containing humus.
  3. To graze (land) to excess
  4. The supply of water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels
  5. The process by which fertile land becomes desert
  6. Deficiency of protein and other key nutrients in diet
  7. Capable of producing crops; suitable for farming
  8. Supply energy for cellular processes
  9. Matter that has come from a recently living organism
  10. The organic component of soil, formed by the decomposition of leaves and other plant material by soil microorganisms.
  11. Supply energy for cellular processes
  12. A substance required in relatively large amounts by living organisms, in particular
  13. A destructive insect or other animal that attacks crops, food, livestock, etc.

24 Clues: To graze (land) to excess • extreme Scarcity of food. • Proteins,carbohydrates, lipids • Supply energy for cellular processes • Supply energy for cellular processes • The process by which fertile land becomes desert • Capable of producing crops; suitable for farming • A fertile soil of clay and sand containing humus. • A natural earthy material that is plastic when wet • ...

Unit 5 Food 2018-02-20

Unit 5 Food crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A destructive insect or other animal that attacks crops, food, livestock, etc.
  2. Plant crops in strips or alleys between shrub or trees
  3. A way of growing crops or pasture from year to year without disturbing the soil through tillage
  4. Process of eroding by wind,water,or other natural agents
  5. farming A system of rearing livestock using intensive methods
  6. Deficiency of protein and other key nutrients in diet
  7. A fertile soil of clay and sand containing humus.
  8. Proteins,carbohydrates, lipids
  9. Supply energy for cellular processes
  10. The process by which fertile land becomes desert
  11. A natural earthy material that is plastic when wet
  12. Capable of producing crops; suitable for farming
  13. The supply of water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels
  14. The organic component of soil, formed by the decomposition of leaves and other plant material by soil microorganisms.
Down
  1. Chemical substance produced and released into the environment by an animal,especially a mammal or an insect
  2. A substance required in relatively large amounts by living organisms, in particular
  3. The activity or business of felling trees and cutting and preparing the timber
  4. A person interested in eating food that is locally produced
  5. The practice of tilling sloped land along lines of consistent elevation
  6. Matter that has come from a recently living organism
  7. To graze (land) to excess
  8. extreme Scarcity of food.
  9. Unit for measuring the amount of energy food provides
  10. Supply energy for cellular processes

24 Clues: To graze (land) to excess • extreme Scarcity of food. • Proteins,carbohydrates, lipids • Supply energy for cellular processes • Supply energy for cellular processes • The process by which fertile land becomes desert • Capable of producing crops; suitable for farming • A fertile soil of clay and sand containing humus. • A natural earthy material that is plastic when wet • ...

Rocks, Minerals and Soil 2023-08-28

Rocks, Minerals and Soil crossword puzzle
Across
  1. soil that is a mix of nutrients
  2. soil made of sand, clay, silt and humus
  3. can be found deep underground
  4. soil made of small pieces of rock
Down
  1. nonliving material that comes from earth
  2. not enough water or nutrients for plants
  3. comes from a volcano and cools and hardens to become a rock
  4. hard solid part of earth

8 Clues: hard solid part of earth • can be found deep underground • soil that is a mix of nutrients • soil made of small pieces of rock • soil made of sand, clay, silt and humus • nonliving material that comes from earth • not enough water or nutrients for plants • comes from a volcano and cools and hardens to become a rock

Unit 5 Food 2018-02-20

Unit 5 Food crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Chemical substance produced and released into the environment by an animal,especially a mammal or an insect
  2. A person interested in eating food that is locally produced
  3. extreme Scarcity of food.
  4. Supply energy for cellular processes
  5. Proteins,carbohydrates, lipids
  6. The process by which fertile land becomes desert
  7. Plant crops in strips or alleys between shrub or trees
  8. A natural earthy material that is plastic when wet
  9. Supply energy for cellular processes
  10. A substance required in relatively large amounts by living organisms, in particular
  11. The supply of water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels
  12. To graze (land) to excess
Down
  1. Capable of producing crops; suitable for farming
  2. Process of eroding by wind,water,or other natural agents
  3. Deficiency of protein and other key nutrients in diet
  4. A destructive insect or other animal that attacks crops, food, livestock, etc.
  5. Unit for measuring the amount of energy food provides
  6. The practice of tilling sloped land along lines of consistent elevation
  7. A way of growing crops or pasture from year to year without disturbing the soil through tillage
  8. The organic component of soil, formed by the decomposition of leaves and other plant material by soil microorganisms.
  9. A fertile soil of clay and sand containing humus.
  10. farming A system of rearing livestock using intensive methods
  11. Matter that has come from a recently living organism
  12. The activity or business of felling trees and cutting and preparing the timber

24 Clues: extreme Scarcity of food. • To graze (land) to excess • Proteins,carbohydrates, lipids • Supply energy for cellular processes • Supply energy for cellular processes • Capable of producing crops; suitable for farming • The process by which fertile land becomes desert • A fertile soil of clay and sand containing humus. • A natural earthy material that is plastic when wet • ...

Chemistry Crossword 2023-11-27

Chemistry Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A solution of water and sediment, formed evaporation of water
  2. a loose granular material that results from the disintegration of rocks
  3. a distinct layer of soil, approximately parallel with the land surface, whose properties develop from the combined actions of living organisms and percolating water.
  4. the fine bits of clay and sand that become sediment settling at the bottom of a river or lake
  5. a solid inorganic substance of natural occurrence
  6. energy that is stored
  7. ions that are positively charged
  8. the breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals on the surface of the Earth.
  9. the energy contained within a system that is responsible for its temperature.
  10. a collection of objects or smaller systems that can be identified
Down
  1. the geological process in which earthen materials are worn away and transported by natural forces such as wind or water.
  2. the loose surface material that covers most land.
  3. the study and description of the physical features of an area
  4. matter that has come from a recently living organism.
  5. a vertical section of the soil that depicts all of its horizons
  6. a term for the general physical, chemical, and mineralogical composition of the unconsolidated material, mineral or organic, in which soil forms.
  7. the energy of motion, observable as the movement of an object or subatomic particle
  8. a natural earthy material that is plastic when wet, consisting essentially of hydrated silicates of aluminum
  9. an atom that has more electrons than protons
  10. everything around the reaction

20 Clues: energy that is stored • everything around the reaction • ions that are positively charged • an atom that has more electrons than protons • the loose surface material that covers most land. • a solid inorganic substance of natural occurrence • matter that has come from a recently living organism. • A solution of water and sediment, formed evaporation of water • ...

Unit 1 - plant parts and needs 2022-09-15

Unit 1 - plant parts and needs crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Substances that provide essential food for continuation of life
  2. A mixture of organic material, air, water, and minerals
  3. Consistently frozen, barren landscape, difficult for plants to grow with so little warmth and nutrition
  4. The method by which plants are grown without soil
  5. Weather patterns of an area over a long period of time
  6. Forest landscape with very cold winters, lots of precipitation, little sunlight
  7. A community of organisms in an area
  8. Open landscape, with few large trees, open exposure to sun, not much precipitation, and hot weather
  9. An area that is distinctive by its climate and plants/animals that live there
  10. The first green parts of a plant emerging from a seed
Down
  1. Forest landscape with mild summers and winters, average precipitation, large trees
  2. Absorb nutrients and water
  3. Tropical forest landscape, known for high humidity and consistent precipitation
  4. Absorbs sunlight and oxygen
  5. The topmost, nutrient-rich layer of soil
  6. An organism that breaks down/consumes waste
  7. The gradual destruction of landforms
  8. The second layer of soil, still nutrient-rich but with minerals mixed in
  9. Transports nutrients and water to leaves
  10. Extremely dry landscape, with consistent sun and little precipitation
  11. Holds seeds, intent to transport seeds

21 Clues: Absorb nutrients and water • Absorbs sunlight and oxygen • A community of organisms in an area • The gradual destruction of landforms • Holds seeds, intent to transport seeds • The topmost, nutrient-rich layer of soil • Transports nutrients and water to leaves • An organism that breaks down/consumes waste • The method by which plants are grown without soil • ...

PSS10_19 2022-10-19

PSS10_19 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. when water begins to freeze
  2. taking N from the air
  3. leaving soil bare in the winter
  4. clay has poor of this
  5. one and done
  6. come back every year
  7. can bust up compaction
  8. in between cash crops
Down
  1. fast growing fall crop
  2. roots replacing mechanical tillage
  3. worm burroughs can help increase this
  4. gets rid of unwanted plants
  5. can rupture plant cells
  6. vital part of soil health
  7. neutral pH
  8. the bin by the greenhouse
  9. what we planted before fall break
  10. take N from the air

18 Clues: neutral pH • one and done • take N from the air • come back every year • taking N from the air • clay has poor of this • in between cash crops • fast growing fall crop • can bust up compaction • can rupture plant cells • vital part of soil health • the bin by the greenhouse • when water begins to freeze • gets rid of unwanted plants • leaving soil bare in the winter • ...

Soil Vocab Set 2 2023-10-24

Soil Vocab Set 2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. occurs when soil particles are pressed together, reducing pore space between them
  2. the largest, coarsest mineral particles. These particles are 2.00 to 0.05 mm in diameter and feel gritty when rubbed between your fingers
  3. the water content of the soil two to three days after a rain or irrigation event when the remainder of water has been removed by the downward forces of gravity
  4. comprised of very fine mineral particles (less than 0.002mm) and not much organic material. It feels sticky when wet.
  5. the ability of a certain soil texture to physically hold water against the force of gravity
  6. the amount of water that a soil can store that is available for use by plants. It is the water held between field capacity and the wilting.
  7. matter that has come from a recently living organism
Down
  1. the amount of water per unit weight or per unit soil bulk volume in the soil, expressed in percent, that is held so tightly by the soil matrix that roots cannot absorb this water and a plant will wilt.
  2. the downward movement of dissolved mobile plant nutrients in the soil profile following percolating water such as rain or irrigation water
  3. particles are 0.05 to 0.002 mm and feel similar to flour when dry
  4. the rate and degree of removal of water by surface run-off, flow through the soil to underground spaces, evaporation, and transpiration
  5. amount of pores, or open space, between soil particles
  6. combines all three of these types of particles (sand, silt, clay) in relatively equal amounts.
  7. physical condition of soil, especially in relation to its suitability for planting or growing a crop

14 Clues: matter that has come from a recently living organism • amount of pores, or open space, between soil particles • particles are 0.05 to 0.002 mm and feel similar to flour when dry • occurs when soil particles are pressed together, reducing pore space between them • the ability of a certain soil texture to physically hold water against the force of gravity • ...

Geotech Crossword 2012-12-04

Geotech Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. type of soil that are often strong when dry but consolidate after becoming wet
  2. Plastic we bury in the ground
  3. of Safety Ratio of Structural Capacity to Applied Load
  4. Material that a standard H pile is made of
  5. the capacity of soil to support loads applied to the ground
Down
  1. Foundation Type includes Continuous and Mat
  2. Foundation Type includes Piles and Drilled Shafts
  3. Common expansive clay mineral
  4. Common test used to measure N and N60
  5. Father of Soil Mechanics
  6. type of light-weight fill
  7. Usually controls foundation design
  8. A Cohesionless Soil

13 Clues: A Cohesionless Soil • Father of Soil Mechanics • type of light-weight fill • Common expansive clay mineral • Plastic we bury in the ground • Usually controls foundation design • Common test used to measure N and N60 • Material that a standard H pile is made of • Foundation Type includes Continuous and Mat • Foundation Type includes Piles and Drilled Shafts • ...

Composting 2021-05-14

Composting crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Outer part of tree, you can compose it
  2. These creatures help to get nutrients to soil
  3. These tiny creatures love to eat rotten plants and dead animals
  4. Compost is full of this
  5. This element of soil has biggest particles
  6. All plants need it to grow
Down
  1. This is very good natural fertilizer
  2. You can eat it, but you can not compose it
  3. Type of soil with smallest particles
  4. People breath it and plants need it too
  5. Without this soil will be very dry
  6. Part of the plant that is underground
  7. You use it after meal and can compose it
  8. Plants need it, but it could be too hot
  9. This creature swims, but you can't compose it

15 Clues: Compost is full of this • All plants need it to grow • Without this soil will be very dry • This is very good natural fertilizer • Type of soil with smallest particles • Part of the plant that is underground • Outer part of tree, you can compose it • People breath it and plants need it too • Plants need it, but it could be too hot • You use it after meal and can compose it • ...

Science vocab choice 2022-02-04

Science vocab choice crossword puzzle
Across
  1. massive irregularly shaped
  2. A sliding force
  3. A area prone to earthquakes
  4. A tall Rocky peak with lava
  5. A force that shakes areas of earth
  6. when two plates come together
  7. A squeezing force
  8. Transverse waves
  9. The innermost layer of the earth
  10. The outer layer of the earth
  11. when the bottom of the sea splits
  12. The movement towards the crust
  13. A fault along a plate boundary
  14. The rigid outer part of the earth
  15. The cause of earthquakes
  16. a mechanical wave that propagates
  17. A tall Rocky peak
Down
  1. one of the two main types ofWaves
  2. A current in a fluid envirement
  3. the largest layer of the earth
  4. when two tectonic plats move away
  5. A giant wall of water
  6. A deep crevice in the ocean
  7. dark organic material in soil
  8. Fertile soil or clay
  9. You plant flowers in it
  10. The 2nd most inner layer of earth
  11. When a continent breaks off
  12. Characterized by active volcanoes
  13. upper layer of the earths mantle
  14. A force that pulls
  15. depresion of the earths surface
  16. Pottery is made out of it
  17. super continent from long ago

34 Clues: A sliding force • Transverse waves • A squeezing force • A tall Rocky peak • A force that pulls • Fertile soil or clay • A giant wall of water • You plant flowers in it • The cause of earthquakes • Pottery is made out of it • massive irregularly shaped • A area prone to earthquakes • A tall Rocky peak with lava • A deep crevice in the ocean • When a continent breaks off • ...

Origin of Soils 2014-09-20

Origin of Soils crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Soil dispersing agent
  2. Soil structure commonly found in the A horizon
  3. Clustering of soil particles into aggregates
  4. Parent material transported by moving water
  5. Vertical section of the soil exposing all of its horizons
  6. Parent material developed directly from the bedrock
  7. B horizon is called the zone of ____.
  8. C horizon is called the zone of ____.
  9. Determined by the relative proportion of sand, silt and clay
  10. E horizon is called the zone of ____.
Down
  1. Materials deposited at the foot of a steep slope
  2. Shape or contour of the land surface
  3. Rocks formed from molten magma which upon cooling crystallized into combinations of various primary minerals
  4. Sediments transported by ice
  5. Layer of soil approximately parallel to the land surface

15 Clues: Soil dispersing agent • Sediments transported by ice • Shape or contour of the land surface • B horizon is called the zone of ____. • C horizon is called the zone of ____. • E horizon is called the zone of ____. • Parent material transported by moving water • Clustering of soil particles into aggregates • Soil structure commonly found in the A horizon • ...

Fertile Crescent 2024-11-01

Fertile Crescent crossword puzzle
Across
  1. When workers specilize in one type of job
  2. A group of people that live together and are nomatic
  3. or more than needed
  4. large arc of fertile land or rich soil
  5. Land with different territory
  6. A country side area
Down
  1. Human made water ways
  2. A way of supplying water to crops
  3. Legendary figure in summerian
  4. a mixture of rich soil or tiny rocks
  5. human made water ways
  6. Akkadions territory
  7. The worship of many goods
  8. The rank of different people
  9. A city area

15 Clues: A city area • or more than needed • Akkadions territory • A country side area • Human made water ways • human made water ways • The worship of many goods • The rank of different people • Legendary figure in summerian • Land with different territory • A way of supplying water to crops • a mixture of rich soil or tiny rocks • large arc of fertile land or rich soil • ...

winter movies! 2023-12-18

winter movies! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the polar express
  2. home alone
  3. elf
  4. the nut cracker
  5. richie rich
  6. claus
  7. the grinch
Down
  1. the nightmare before christmas
  2. little women
  3. its a wonderful life
  4. crossword Christmas
  5. tinkerbell: secret of the wings
  6. frozen

13 Clues: elf • claus • frozen • home alone • the grinch • richie rich • little women • the nut cracker • the polar express • crossword Christmas • its a wonderful life • the nightmare before christmas • tinkerbell: secret of the wings

Water Conservancy 2020-11-11

Water Conservancy crossword puzzle
Across
  1. type of plants that were originally in the environment
  2. scientific procedure used to test a hypothesis
  3. adding water to plants in a controlled way
  4. the rate at which water passes through soil
  5. type of irrigation where water is gradually released to the base of the plant
  6. initial explanation of an observation to be tested
  7. fine soil which is very moisture retentive
  8. fertile soil containing clay, sand, silt and humus
Down
  1. soil with a high content of organic matter and moisture
  2. soil's ability to allow water movement into and through the soil
  3. liquid needed to sustain life
  4. soil's ability to maintain water within it
  5. the usage of a resource in a way that prevents waste
  6. substance that all plant life lives in

14 Clues: liquid needed to sustain life • substance that all plant life lives in • adding water to plants in a controlled way • soil's ability to maintain water within it • fine soil which is very moisture retentive • the rate at which water passes through soil • scientific procedure used to test a hypothesis • initial explanation of an observation to be tested • ...

Clay Vocabulary Terms by Phoebe Preston 2025-04-07

Clay Vocabulary Terms by Phoebe Preston crossword puzzle
Across
  1. an extremely rare mineral, found in localised deposits at a handful of locations around the world
  2. a ceramic piece that has had glaze applied and has gone through the second firing process
  3. pottery made of clay fired to a porous state which can be made impervious to liquids by the use of a glaze
  4. a material that is neither metallic nor organic
Down
  1. vitrified pottery with a white, fine-grained body that is usually translucent
  2. given to clay objects when they have been shaped but have not yet been fired
  3. clay slurry used to produce pottery and other ceramic wares
  4. a type of fine-grained natural soil material containing clay minerals
  5. a process of heating a clay to a temperature sufficient to fuse the particles together
  6. pottery that has already been fired or bisqued and is primed for decoration with glazes and underglazes
  7. the condition of a clay or clay body when it has been partially dried to a consistency similar to leather of the same thickness as the clay
  8. pots, dishes, and other articles made of earthenware or baked clay
  9. a type of pottery which is impermeable and partly vitrified but opaque
  10. describes and identifies greenware pottery that has dried as much as possible before it has gone through his first firing.

14 Clues: a material that is neither metallic nor organic • clay slurry used to produce pottery and other ceramic wares • pots, dishes, and other articles made of earthenware or baked clay • a type of fine-grained natural soil material containing clay minerals • a type of pottery which is impermeable and partly vitrified but opaque • ...

Soil, agriculture, and aquaculture review 2021-01-12

Soil, agriculture, and aquaculture review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This is decaying organic matter in soil-thank the decomposers!
  2. This soil separate is the smallest, and can also hold the most water and nutrients.
  3. This word, which describes the variety of living organisms, was much higher in past farming practices.
  4. Look at the soil pyramid from the "identifying soil types" lesson. What soil is made up of 30% clay, 10% sand, and 60% silt (3 words)?
  5. This practice is when farmers restore nutrients to the soil by planting different crops in each area in each growing season (2 words).
  6. This occurs when soil is moved by either wind or water.
Down
  1. In aquaculture, this type of organism only needs plankton and nutrients as inputs.
  2. ____________ weathering can occur when a rock slowly dissolves from acid rain.
  3. This soil separate is the largest, but holds little water and nutrients compared to the other two.
  4. This word describes the planting one type of crop and the farming practices that may cause soil or other environmental harm.

10 Clues: This occurs when soil is moved by either wind or water. • This is decaying organic matter in soil-thank the decomposers! • ____________ weathering can occur when a rock slowly dissolves from acid rain. • In aquaculture, this type of organism only needs plankton and nutrients as inputs. • ...

Science vocab choice 2022-02-04

Science vocab choice crossword puzzle
Across
  1. massive irregularly shaped
  2. A sliding force
  3. A area prone to earthquakes
  4. A tall Rocky peak with lava
  5. A force that shakes areas of earth
  6. when two plates come together
  7. A squeezing force
  8. Transverse waves
  9. The innermost layer of the earth
  10. The outer layer of the earth
  11. when the bottom of the sea splits
  12. The movement towards the crust
  13. A fault along a plate boundary
  14. The rigid outer part of the earth
  15. The cause of earthquakes
  16. a mechanical wave that propagates
  17. A tall Rocky peak
Down
  1. one of the two main types ofWaves
  2. A current in a fluid envirement
  3. the largest layer of the earth
  4. when two tectonic plats move away
  5. A giant wall of water
  6. A deep crevice in the ocean
  7. dark organic material in soil
  8. Fertile soil or clay
  9. You plant flowers in it
  10. The 2nd most inner layer of earth
  11. When a continent breaks off
  12. Characterized by active volcanoes
  13. upper layer of the earths mantle
  14. A force that pulls
  15. depresion of the earths surface
  16. Pottery is made out of it
  17. super continent from long ago

34 Clues: A sliding force • Transverse waves • A squeezing force • A tall Rocky peak • A force that pulls • Fertile soil or clay • A giant wall of water • You plant flowers in it • The cause of earthquakes • Pottery is made out of it • massive irregularly shaped • A area prone to earthquakes • A tall Rocky peak with lava • A deep crevice in the ocean • When a continent breaks off • ...

Envi Sci Ch 13 2022-02-21

Envi Sci Ch 13 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Undecomposed or partially decomposed organic matter
  2. Planting of trees of plants that protect soil from the full force of the wind
  3. Thin outer layer of the Earth
  4. Layer under the crust
  5. Made up of crust and mantle
  6. The study of soil
  7. Movement of organic matter and minerals into lower layers of soil.
  8. Thin covering over the land consisting of minerals, organic material, air, and water mixed together
Down
  1. Level areas constructed at right angles to the slope to retain water and reduce erosion
  2. Depressions on sloping land where water collects and flows off the land
  3. Process of loosening and redistributing materials
  4. Organic material resulting from the decay of plant and animal remains
  5. The breaking down of material
  6. Crumbles easily
  7. Part of the Earth not covered by the oceans
  8. Soil that combines both large and smaller clay particles for the perfect soil.

16 Clues: Crumbles easily • The study of soil • Layer under the crust • Made up of crust and mantle • Thin outer layer of the Earth • The breaking down of material • Part of the Earth not covered by the oceans • Process of loosening and redistributing materials • Undecomposed or partially decomposed organic matter • Movement of organic matter and minerals into lower layers of soil. • ...

Slime 2024-03-21

Slime crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A ingredient that can make butter slime
  2. The thing that makes glue playable
  3. The title of the crossword
  4. a decoration for the top of slime and shiny
  5. A pokey slime texture
Down
  1. A texture made out of Clay
  2. A texture that is drizzly
  3. The main ingredient in slime
  4. A texture made of shaving cream

9 Clues: A pokey slime texture • A texture that is drizzly • A texture made out of Clay • The title of the crossword • The main ingredient in slime • A texture made of shaving cream • The thing that makes glue playable • A ingredient that can make butter slime • a decoration for the top of slime and shiny

Dirt 2015-01-21

Dirt crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The biggest type of sediment present in soil.
  2. These help plants grow.
  3. This layer of soil has a lot of organic matter.
  4. These wriggly animals are very important for the soil.
  5. Scientific name for dirt.
Down
  1. This kind of matter comes from living things such as plants and animals.
  2. Living things that grow on bare rock.
  3. These make up soil.
  4. When wet, this sediment makes soil very sticky.
  5. Different layers of soil.

10 Clues: These make up soil. • These help plants grow. • Different layers of soil. • Scientific name for dirt. • Living things that grow on bare rock. • The biggest type of sediment present in soil. • This layer of soil has a lot of organic matter. • When wet, this sediment makes soil very sticky. • These wriggly animals are very important for the soil. • ...

LAYERS OF SOIL 2025-04-06

LAYERS OF SOIL crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A part or section on top of another part.
  2. A little bit of water in the soil.
  3. The layer under the topsoil; it is lighter and harder.
  4. The top layer of soil; it is dark and good for plants.
  5. Bits of dead plants and animals in the soil that help plants grow.
  6. The part of a plant that goes into the soil to get water and hold the plant.
  7. Tiny dry grains of rock, usually found in deserts or beaches.
Down
  1. A sticky, soft soil that holds water.
  2. A hard rock layer deep under the ground.
  3. Small animals that live in the soil and help keep it healthy.
  4. Living things that grow in the ground and need soil, water, and sun.
  5. To break down into small parts, like when leaves rot.
  6. The ground or dirt where plants grow.
  7. Things in the soil that help plants grow strong.

14 Clues: A little bit of water in the soil. • A sticky, soft soil that holds water. • The ground or dirt where plants grow. • A hard rock layer deep under the ground. • A part or section on top of another part. • Things in the soil that help plants grow strong. • To break down into small parts, like when leaves rot. • The layer under the topsoil; it is lighter and harder. • ...

Soil Science Final 2024-05-14

Soil Science Final crossword puzzle
Across
  1. hard bedrock
  2. small particles are smooth when wet hard when dry
  3. loss of soil
  4. found in lower laying land areas
  5. substratum
Down
  1. subsoil
  2. soil being washed away
  3. topsoil
  4. soft fertile soil

9 Clues: subsoil • topsoil • substratum • hard bedrock • loss of soil • soft fertile soil • soil being washed away • found in lower laying land areas • small particles are smooth when wet hard when dry

Feudal Japan Vocabulary 2019-01-10

Feudal Japan Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a god or goddess
  2. the warriors or soldiers of Japan; they fight for and protect a daimyo
  3. the military leader of Japan who controls the government
  4. a priest believed to be able to predict the future
  5. the nature based realign of japan
  6. a special clay that can be shaped baked
  7. a person who sells or trades goods
  8. the spiritual leader of Japan who has little actual power
  9. also known as farmers; they work the land owned by daimyoes
Down
  1. a rich yellow soil of Huang he valley in china
  2. nobles who own land and hire samurai to protect and work for them
  3. the strict code of conduct used by samurai
  4. the period when shoguns ruled japan between ca 800 and 1867
  5. a prince or ruler of India
  6. a skilled person who makes something to sell or trade

15 Clues: a god or goddess • a prince or ruler of India • the nature based realign of japan • a person who sells or trades goods • a special clay that can be shaped baked • the strict code of conduct used by samurai • a rich yellow soil of Huang he valley in china • a priest believed to be able to predict the future • a skilled person who makes something to sell or trade • ...

Science Vocab 2022-02-07

Science Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Humus
  2. Drift
  3. Currents
  4. Spreading
  5. Boundaries
  6. Waves
  7. Wave
Down
  1. Boundaries
  2. Boundaries
  3. of Fire
  4. Plates Clay
  5. Core
  6. Core

13 Clues: Core • Core • Wave • Humus • Drift • Waves • of Fire • Currents • Spreading • Boundaries • Boundaries • Boundaries • Plates Clay

Ancient China 2023-11-10

Ancient China crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Clay statues built for an Emperor
  2. People who created goods in exchange for food
  3. Rich people who worked for the Emperor
  4. A valuable trade route
  5. The Queen of China
  6. A period of time where one family ruled
  7. The main god the Chinese worshiped
  8. A belief system founded by a Chinese Philosopher
  9. The first time China was a unified state
Down
  1. Lasted over 400 years with Liu Bang the first ruler for this Dynasty
  2. 6th longest river in the world and destroys homes when it floods
  3. People who grew food in exchange for other goods
  4. 3rd Longest river in the world and provides water to crops and fertile soil when it floods
  5. The King of China
  6. A large wall built for protection
  7. A area of land that is part of a country similar to a state or county
  8. A religion that came to China from India
  9. A way of Government about sharing wealth
  10. The 2nd Dynasty

19 Clues: The 2nd Dynasty • The King of China • The Queen of China • A valuable trade route • A large wall built for protection • Clay statues built for an Emperor • The main god the Chinese worshiped • Rich people who worked for the Emperor • A period of time where one family ruled • A religion that came to China from India • A way of Government about sharing wealth • ...

Soil Texture 2023-03-07

Soil Texture crossword puzzle
Across
  1. you can use these to find out the name of the soil texture/type
  2. the Grade of Land which is divided into two
  3. the highest Grade of Land
  4. another consideration,other than soil texture, that affects the Grade of Land
Down
  1. (4/8) one common soil problem
  2. the name of the mineral particle that is larger than a clay particle
  3. if these are low in the soil, crop yields will be low
  4. a type of clay, where the soil feels very smooth

8 Clues: the highest Grade of Land • (4/8) one common soil problem • the Grade of Land which is divided into two • a type of clay, where the soil feels very smooth • if these are low in the soil, crop yields will be low • you can use these to find out the name of the soil texture/type • the name of the mineral particle that is larger than a clay particle • ...

Understanding Soils 2015-10-19

Understanding Soils crossword puzzle
Across
  1. soil is compacted by tractors
  2. the first layer of soil
  3. heavy soil that gets easily waterlogged
  4. how the soil feels between your fingers
Down
  1. the second layer of soil
  2. a mixture of soils
  3. food for the green part of the plants
  4. light free draining soil found on the Downs
  5. the part of the plant underground

9 Clues: a mixture of soils • the first layer of soil • the second layer of soil • soil is compacted by tractors • the part of the plant underground • food for the green part of the plants • heavy soil that gets easily waterlogged • how the soil feels between your fingers • light free draining soil found on the Downs

Soil 2017-09-20

Soil crossword puzzle
Across
  1. soils are derivatives of trap lava and are spread.These are mostly clay soils and form deep cracks during dry season.
  2. is a finely-grained natural rock or soil material that combines one or more clay minerals
  3. the part of a plant which attaches it to the ground or to a support,
  4. the main body or stalk of a plant or shrub
  5. is soil composed mostly of sand
  6. soil is a type of soil that develops in a warm, temperate, moist climate under deciduous or mixed forests
Down
  1. the state or period in which a plant's have developed and opened.
  2. kitchen of Plants
  3. the sweet and fleshy product of a tree or other plant that contains seed and can be eaten as food.
  4. the upper layer of earth in which plants grow
  5. is a naturally occurring granular material composed of finely divided rock and mineral particles

11 Clues: kitchen of Plants • is soil composed mostly of sand • the main body or stalk of a plant or shrub • the upper layer of earth in which plants grow • the state or period in which a plant's have developed and opened. • the part of a plant which attaches it to the ground or to a support, • ...

Air and Soil 2021-04-28

Air and Soil crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The soil type which is like a light powder when it dries.
  2. The soil type which water drains hardly and used for making pots, plates, and cups.
  3. 78 percent of the air.
  4. Cutting down the trees
  5. It is an invisible mixture of gases, mostly made up of oxygen and nitrogen.
  6. The soil type that provides good drainage for plants.
  7. Air in motion.
Down
  1. the amount of salt present in the soil
  2. It supports combustion.
  3. Plants grow towards the light.
  4. dioxide A gas that supports photosynthesis.
  5. The soil type is the best soil for plants to grow in.

12 Clues: Air in motion. • 78 percent of the air. • Cutting down the trees • It supports combustion. • Plants grow towards the light. • the amount of salt present in the soil • dioxide A gas that supports photosynthesis. • The soil type is the best soil for plants to grow in. • The soil type that provides good drainage for plants. • ...

Unit B Plants for Food and Fiber Science 7 2025-01-19

Unit B Plants for Food and Fiber Science 7 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The evaporation of water from the leaves of a plant, drawing up water through the rest of the plant.
  2. A chemical intended to kill insects and other organisms that damage crops. Includes herbicides, insecticides and fungicides.
  3. respiration The process that uses oxygen to release energy by breaking down glucose.
  4. The support structures of the plant that hold the flowers, fruit and leaves.
  5. A plant that bears its seeds directly on the surfaces of cones.
  6. Long, straight roots that grow downwards.
  7. Leaf-like parts that cover and protect the flower bud.
  8. Rich, fertile soil that is made up of about equal parts of clay, sand, and silt. Contains large amounts of organic matter (nutrients).
  9. Breeding The process of selecting a few organisms with desired traits to serve as parents of the next generation.
  10. material formed from decaying leaves and other organic matter. Gives soil its rich black color.
  11. The tiny structures that contain the male reproductive cells of a plant.
  12. The sticky structure at the top of the female part of a flower where pollen grains get "trapped".
  13. The diffusion of water from high to low concentration through a cell membrane.
  14. The use of Earth's renewable and nonrenewable natural resources in ways that can continue long into the future.
  15. The process whereby seeds or sprout and begin to grow.
  16. The finest soil, made up of particles that are less than 0.002 mm in diameter. Holds water well and is easily compacted.
Down
  1. A flowering plant that forms seeds.
  2. The process plants and some other organisms use to convert light energy, carbon dioxide, and H2O into oxygen and glucose.
  3. The movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.
  4. Vascular tubes that transport water and minerals upwards from the roots to other parts of the plant.
  5. Modified leaves which are usually bright in color to attract pollinators.
  6. A reproductive process that involves only one parent and produces offspring that are identical to the parent. In plants it includes runners, tubers and suckers.
  7. Small openings on the underside of a leaf through which oxygen and carbon dioxide can move.
  8. The stage in which the male reproductive cells from the pollen fuse with the ovules in the ovary.
  9. An organelle found in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs.
  10. An organism that makes its own food using photosynthesis
  11. The male reproductive part of a flower.
  12. dispersal The spreading of seeds away from the plant that produced them. (By wind, water and animals)
  13. The transfer of pollen from male reproductive structures to female reproductive structures in plants.
  14. A flower structure that encloses and protects ovules and seeds as they develop.

30 Clues: A flowering plant that forms seeds. • The male reproductive part of a flower. • Long, straight roots that grow downwards. • Leaf-like parts that cover and protect the flower bud. • The process whereby seeds or sprout and begin to grow. • An organism that makes its own food using photosynthesis • An organelle found in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs. • ...

Soil Composition 2021-01-25

Soil Composition crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Plants prefer_____ soil due to the balance of different sized mineral particles(sand,silt and clay)
  2. This soil is transported by currents and it's found near the river and other water bodies.
  3. Soil is produced from____through the process of weathering and natural erosion.
Down
  1. Natural organic bits of plants and animals after decomposition found in the soil is called_________
  2. __________ is a home for many organisms and plants.
  3. What do you see in your finger nails and shoes after you play in the soil ?
  4. A soil horizon makes up different ________ of soil starting from the topmost portion of the base.
  5. Water tends to puddle in which type of soil ?

8 Clues: Water tends to puddle in which type of soil ? • __________ is a home for many organisms and plants. • What do you see in your finger nails and shoes after you play in the soil ? • Soil is produced from____through the process of weathering and natural erosion. • This soil is transported by currents and it's found near the river and other water bodies. • ...

Ben's spelling words kagreb sajrang $9.99 2019-12-17

Ben's spelling words kagreb sajrang $9.99 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. _________ to my research, you will NOT get this right.
  2. You vow to get this crossword wrong. You are this.
  3. I will block you from this answer. Hey, I'm supposed to be a _________, stop going past me!
  4. ...issississississississississ... ...When can I stop?
  5. /tp thebenjastr thebenjastr
  6. Do you have enough money to buy this crossword? CAN YOU ______ THIS CROSSWORD?
  7. My mom and dad went to Dartmouth.
  8. A broken one gives bad luck æ œ
  9. Boooooo.... Why did ½ of my dad's company move to Nashville, _________?
Down
  1. I'll give you five dollars a month if you eat your kagrebs for dinner every day.
  2. Solve this NOW! I SAID NOW! NOW MEANS NOW!
  3. Achievement unlocked. 25G- You ____________* this! *Hint: past tense
  4. Eat your ________. Come on, Kagreb, eat your ________. It's healthy for you.
  5. STOP fjnhudhhsheuhf ____________ bbhfbeuyrhfgeyugyu ME!
  6. Mine is 5 Jason Court, Dix Hills, New York, 11746.
  7. Did you know that I like to _______ money? 85 years later... YES!!!! I'M RICH!!! That's the result of my money __________.
  8. The morning _____________ have been cancelled.
  9. Yay! It's ______ time! Oof, I fell down the stairs. Ow! Ouch! Stop running over me!
  10. You do this with legos
  11. Do you have this crossword?

20 Clues: You do this with legos • /tp thebenjastr thebenjastr • Do you have this crossword? • My mom and dad went to Dartmouth. • Solve this NOW! I SAID NOW! NOW MEANS NOW! • The morning _____________ have been cancelled. • You vow to get this crossword wrong. You are this. • Mine is 5 Jason Court, Dix Hills, New York, 11746. • ...

Science: TOPSOILS 2025-09-15

Science: TOPSOILS crossword puzzle
Across
  1. property- a characteristic of a material that you can observe or measure without changing what the material is. For example, the physical properties of a rock include its color, size, shape, and texture.
  2. tiny, tiny pieces that everything is made of. You cannot see them with your eyes, but they make up all matter, whether it's a solid, a liquid, or a gas. For example, the tiny specks of dust floating in the air are particles.
  3. component of soil made by the weathering of rocks into tiny grains; has a rough and gritty texture.
Down
  1. mixture of sand, silt, clay, rock, and humus (plant and animal remains).
  2. made up of an equal mixture of sand, clay, silt, and organic matter.
  3. hold inside, as soil does with water.
  4. top layer of soil.
  5. component of soil made of very tiny grains; sticky and soft when wet but turns hard when dry.
  6. What a surface looks and feels like.

9 Clues: top layer of soil. • What a surface looks and feels like. • hold inside, as soil does with water. • made up of an equal mixture of sand, clay, silt, and organic matter. • mixture of sand, silt, clay, rock, and humus (plant and animal remains). • component of soil made of very tiny grains; sticky and soft when wet but turns hard when dry. • ...

Asians Empire Crossword 2019-01-18

Asians Empire Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - An elite warrior of Fuedal Japan
  2. - A special clay that can be shaped and baked to make to make dishes and vases
  3. - The head of an army or Military Goverment
  4. - The walled complex of palaces and temples where the Chinese Emperor and his court lived
  5. - Rich yellow soil
  6. - A community where labor, resources, and property and shared
  7. - A Persia, Mongolian, or Turkish Muslim who lived India
Down
  1. - The nature-based religion of Japan
  2. - A frame with sliding beads, used for mathematical solutions
  3. - The process of making things similar
  4. - The period when shoguns ruled Japan between ca. 800 and 1867
  5. - A family that rules for several generations
  6. - A long poem that tells about the life of a hero
  7. - A military and politacal leader in Feudal Japan
  8. - Several territories and nations ruled by one authority

15 Clues: - Rich yellow soil • - An elite warrior of Fuedal Japan • - The nature-based religion of Japan • - The process of making things similar • - The head of an army or Military Goverment • - A family that rules for several generations • - A long poem that tells about the life of a hero • - A military and politacal leader in Feudal Japan • ...

Soil Quiz 2022-01-11

Soil Quiz crossword puzzle
Across
  1. is the best type of soil to plant crops
  2. soils are formed weathered________.
  3. 45% of soil is made up of this component
  4. is the section through which the soil showing the different layers or horizons
  5. is the breaking down of rocks
  6. is the physical appearance of the soil according to the way the individual particles are packed into clusters
  7. lost of topsoil by wind, water, and human activities
Down
  1. determines the type of soil formed
  2. is the type of weathering that involves the action of temperature, running water, wind and pressure on rocks
  3. the type of soil that is plastic and sticky when wet and hard when it dries
  4. decomposed dead plants and animals
  5. refers to the coarseness or fineness of soils
  6. the type of soil that is easy to cultivate
  7. this type of weathering refers to the disintegration of rocks and the formation of soil through the activities of living organisms
  8. the layer of soil that contains most of the humus or organic matter

15 Clues: is the breaking down of rocks • determines the type of soil formed • decomposed dead plants and animals • soils are formed weathered________. • is the best type of soil to plant crops • 45% of soil is made up of this component • the type of soil that is easy to cultivate • refers to the coarseness or fineness of soils • lost of topsoil by wind, water, and human activities • ...

Test your geographic knowledge 2025-11-23

Test your geographic knowledge crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Land left uncultivated for 1-5 years
  2. Structure to recharge groundwater
  3. sarovar Dam on the Narmada River
  4. Plateau region known for black soil
  5. The practice of growing trees to reduce soil erosion
  6. Device used to lift water using rotation
  7. Method of water harvesting in Rajasthan
  8. Thin layer of grainy substance on the topof the earth
Down
  1. The process of using resouces carefully
  2. Small check dams in Maharashtra
  3. Deeps cracks in soil due to excessive use
  4. Artificial barrier across a river
  5. Excessive use of ground water
  6. Red soil is rich in this mineral
  7. Rooftop storage system in Meghalaya
  8. Water stored underground
  9. System of classification of soils in India
  10. Main source for irrigation in Punjab
  11. Resources that are present in unlimited quantities
  12. Resources made by human effort and intelligence

20 Clues: Water stored underground • Excessive use of ground water • Small check dams in Maharashtra • Red soil is rich in this mineral • sarovar Dam on the Narmada River • Artificial barrier across a river • Structure to recharge groundwater • Rooftop storage system in Meghalaya • Plateau region known for black soil • Land left uncultivated for 1-5 years • ...

Environmental Issues(Form 3)CROSSWORD L 2024-11-10

Environmental Issues(Form 3)CROSSWORD L crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This is determined by the volume percentage of pore space in a lump of soil
  2. This type of soil forms a nice surface on which cricket is played
  3. Germination of seeds is more rapid under these types of temperatures
  4. These add nutrients to the soil to improve its fertility
  5. a type of physical weathering that occurs when large, curved, or flat sheets of rock break away from a rock outcrop
  6. This makes up about 25% of soil
  7. Minerals in rocks combine with oxygen in the atmosphere or the oxygen that is dissolved in rainwater
  8. Earthworms and bugs are examples of these
  9. This type of rock is formed as a result of volcanic eruption
  10. Any material added to a soil to supply ingredient which improves the fertility of the soil
Down
  1. To deposit or dispose of (rubbish, waste, or unwanted material), typically in a careless or hurried way
  2. This gas is needed for respiration by plant roots and soil organisms
  3. A vertical slice of soil to expose its layers
  4. A process by which organic matter rots to form manure
  5. This together with organic matter make up fifty percent of soil
  6. Trees are cut down to make way for the building of houses
  7. These are constructed to get rid of excess water
  8. Some soil samples are wet then kneaded or---- to get a desired shape
  9. This soil can hold no more water
  10. This refers to the fineness or coarseness of the soi
  11. The removal of soil

21 Clues: The removal of soil • This makes up about 25% of soil • This soil can hold no more water • Earthworms and bugs are examples of these • A vertical slice of soil to expose its layers • These are constructed to get rid of excess water • This refers to the fineness or coarseness of the soi • A process by which organic matter rots to form manure • ...

Soil and soil fertility 2024-11-10

Soil and soil fertility crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This is determined by the volume percentage of pore space in a lump of soil
  2. This type of soil forms a nice surface on which cricket is played
  3. Germination of seeds is more rapid under these types of temperatures
  4. These add nutrients to the soil to improve its fertility
  5. a type of physical weathering that occurs when large, curved, or flat sheets of rock break away from a rock outcrop
  6. This makes up about 25% of soil
  7. Minerals in rocks combine with oxygen in the atmosphere or the oxygen that is dissolved in rainwater
  8. Earthworms and bugs are examples of these
  9. This type of rock is formed as a result of volcanic eruption
  10. Any material added to a soil to supply ingredient which improves the fertility of the soil
Down
  1. To deposit or dispose of (rubbish, waste, or unwanted material), typically in a careless or hurried way
  2. This gas is needed for respiration by plant roots and soil organisms
  3. A vertical slice of soil to expose its layers
  4. A process by which organic matter rots to form manure
  5. This together with organic matter make up fifty percent of soil
  6. Trees are cut down to make way for the building of houses
  7. These are constructed to get rid of excess water
  8. Some soil samples are wet then kneaded or---- to get a desired shape
  9. This soil can hold no more water
  10. This refers to the fineness or coarseness of the soi
  11. The removal of soil

21 Clues: The removal of soil • This makes up about 25% of soil • This soil can hold no more water • Earthworms and bugs are examples of these • A vertical slice of soil to expose its layers • These are constructed to get rid of excess water • This refers to the fineness or coarseness of the soi • A process by which organic matter rots to form manure • ...

Koby and Baylie's creation 2016-03-04

Koby and Baylie's creation crossword puzzle
Across
  1. little water passes through.
  2. breaks down into new soil.
  3. the people that move dirt for landscape.
  4. The top layer of soil.
Down
  1. water passes easily through.
  2. and humus air and water fill in the spaces between particles of.
  3. depends on soil.
  4. a creature that lives in the soil.
  5. more colorful than topsoil.
  6. droplets of water pass through.

10 Clues: depends on soil. • The top layer of soil. • breaks down into new soil. • more colorful than topsoil. • water passes easily through. • little water passes through. • droplets of water pass through. • a creature that lives in the soil. • the people that move dirt for landscape. • and humus air and water fill in the spaces between particles of.

Soil and Water 2019-05-17

Soil and Water crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a group of textural classes in which the particles are finer than gravel but coarser than silt, ranging in size from 2.00 to 0.5 millimeters in diameter.
  2. unweathered hard rock that lied directly beneath the soil layer or beneath superficial geological deposits, such as glacial drift.
  3. the relative portion of sand, silt, and clay particle.
  4. the mineral and organic surface of the earth capable of supporting upland.
  5. cover, any vegetation that grows close to the ground, producing protection for the soil.
  6. the process of soil deposited due
  7. matter, matter found in or produced by, living animals and plants, which contains carbon, hydrogen,
  8. the act or process of separating a solid from a liquid.
  9. to the direction of flow of the occupying stream, and includes both bottomland and slopes.
  10. any living animal or plant
  11. or submicroscopic organism.
  12. The addition of sediment, as by flowing water.
  13. growth by continuous addition
  14. to move or transfer from one place to another; cause to change location; displace.
  15. the removal of soluble constituents from soils or other materials by percolating water.
  16. Process of removing soil from the surface.
  17. small, mineral, soil particle, ranging in diameter from 0.5 to 0.002 millimeters.
  18. mineral matter of variable composition, consolidated or unconsolidated, assembled in masses orconsiderable quantities in nature.
  19. soil, soil whose properties are dominated by soil minerals, usually containing less than 20 percent
Down
  1. the color difference on a mass of moderately poorly drained soil.
  2. The group of processes whereby earthy or rock material is worn away, loosened, or dissolved and
  3. material, the horizon of weathered rock or partially weathered soil material from which the soil is formed.
  4. accumulation of water-worn pebbles larger than two millimeters in diameter.
  5. deposition above them.
  6. and often nitrogen and sulfur.
  7. the process of being supplied with air.
  8. a size term denoting particles, regardless of mineral composition, with diameter less than 2 microns.
  9. change in form, appearance, nature, or character
  10. The artificial application of water to the soil for the purpose of increasing plant production.
  11. an organism so small that it cannot be seen clearly without the use of a microscope; a
  12. Decrease in volume of sediments, as a result of compressive stress, usually resulting from
  13. the sum total of all atmospheric or meteorological influences, principally temperature, moisture, wind, pressure, and evaporation
  14. an elongated, erosional depression usually occupied by a stream that has a downward slope
  15. a chemical compound or element of inorganic origin.
  16. from any part of the earth’s surface.

35 Clues: deposition above them. • any living animal or plant • or submicroscopic organism. • growth by continuous addition • and often nitrogen and sulfur. • the process of soil deposited due • from any part of the earth’s surface. • the process of being supplied with air. • Process of removing soil from the surface. • The addition of sediment, as by flowing water. • ...

Mesopotamia - The world's first civilization 2021-02-13

Mesopotamia - The world's first civilization crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a person who had great control in Mesopotamia social class because he could write, communicate with the gods and share what he learned from the gods to the king
  2. the training and taming of an animal or crop to serve humans
  3. area that is between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
  4. a dwelling place for the gods
  5. the Southern Mesopotamian King who created the world's first empire
  6. territories and people under one rule
  7. buying, selling, or exchanging goods
  8. an amount of more than what is needed; plenty
  9. soil that is rich in nutrients and make plants grow easily
Down
  1. a person who writes down information
  2. one of the many inventions created by the Mesopotamian's to make life easier
  3. person who studies ancient peoples
  4. type of writing with wedges and curves carved in clay
  5. a synonym for farming and raising animals
  6. A collection of Laws
  7. waterways that carry water to crops

16 Clues: A collection of Laws • a dwelling place for the gods • person who studies ancient peoples • waterways that carry water to crops • a person who writes down information • buying, selling, or exchanging goods • territories and people under one rule • a synonym for farming and raising animals • an amount of more than what is needed; plenty • ...

Soil 2021-01-14

Soil crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a loose mixture of small rock fragments, organic matter, water, and air that support the growth of vegetation.
  2. decayed organic matter, which adds nutrients to soil.
  3. upper soil layer which contains sediment mixed with humus; best for plant growth.
  4. the movement of soil and rock from one location to another.
  5. dead weeds and stalks from the previous year's crop are plowed into the ground to return nutrients and help hold soil in place.
  6. farmers plow their fields along the curves of a slope instead of straight rows. this helps prevent soil from washing away.
  7. an event that happened in American history, where a combination of factors (drought and improper farming techniques) led to the destruction of soil.
Down
  1. layer of soil under the topsoil; does not contain many nutrients, not good for growing plants
  2. a vertical section of soil that shows all of the different layers.
  3. an individual layer in a soil profile, which has its own unique physical properties.
  4. the process where rock is broken down into small fragments
  5. small rock fragments that make up a part of soil.
  6. an organism, whose tunneling actions allow air and water to enter soil.
  7. large grain sediment found in soil, which allows water to drain quickly.
  8. farmers plant different crops in a field each year.
  9. trees planted in lines along crop fields to prevent wind from blowing away the soil
  10. fine-grain sediment found in soil, which does not allow water to drain quickly.
  11. the solid rock layer under the layers of looser materials and soil on the earth's surface

18 Clues: small rock fragments that make up a part of soil. • farmers plant different crops in a field each year. • decayed organic matter, which adds nutrients to soil. • the process where rock is broken down into small fragments • the movement of soil and rock from one location to another. • a vertical section of soil that shows all of the different layers. • ...

Soil 2021-01-14

Soil crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a loose mixture of small rock fragments, organic matter, water, and air that support the growth of vegetation.
  2. decayed organic matter, which adds nutrients to soil.
  3. upper soil layer which contains sediment mixed with humus; best for plant growth.
  4. the movement of soil and rock from one location to another.
  5. dead weeds and stalks from the previous year's crop are plowed into the ground to return nutrients and help hold soil in place.
  6. farmers plow their fields along the curves of a slope instead of straight rows. this helps prevent soil from washing away.
  7. an event that happened in American history, where a combination of factors (drought and improper farming techniques) led to the destruction of soil.
Down
  1. layer of soil under the topsoil; does not contain many nutrients, not good for growing plants
  2. a vertical section of soil that shows all of the different layers.
  3. an individual layer in a soil profile, which has its own unique physical properties.
  4. the process where rock is broken down into small fragments
  5. small rock fragments that make up a part of soil.
  6. an organism, whose tunneling actions allow air and water to enter soil.
  7. large grain sediment found in soil, which allows water to drain quickly.
  8. farmers plant different crops in a field each year.
  9. trees planted in lines along crop fields to prevent wind from blowing away the soil
  10. fine-grain sediment found in soil, which does not allow water to drain quickly.
  11. the solid rock layer under the layers of looser materials and soil on the earth's surface

18 Clues: small rock fragments that make up a part of soil. • farmers plant different crops in a field each year. • decayed organic matter, which adds nutrients to soil. • the process where rock is broken down into small fragments • the movement of soil and rock from one location to another. • a vertical section of soil that shows all of the different layers. • ...