Hydroponics Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 4. / Having a pH of more than 7.0
  2. 9. / The Greek word for water
  3. 10. / Molecules or compounds that contain carbon. Ordinarily carbonates are not recognized as being organic
  4. 12. spectrum /The colors within a light source
  5. 13. / The simple sugars that result from photosynthesis
  6. 16. /The brightness of a light source
  7. 17. irrigation / Point specific irrigation accomplished through the use of piping and tubing with
  8. 22. located at strategic watering points
  9. 23. / The series of processes a plant goes through to convert food into energy
  10. 24. / An index of the acidity or alkalinity of a substance
  11. 26. / A floating,Mexican raft used for hydroponics on marshes
  12. 27. / Expose the plant roots to the circulation of air
  13. 29. / The amount of light falling on a surface one foot away from a candle
Down
  1. 1. / The green pigment found in plants leaves and stems
  2. 2. / Having a pH of less than 4.0
  3. 3. / Growing plants without soil
  4. 5. elements / Nutrients that plants require in only trace or small amounts
  5. 6. / The process by which chlorophyll in plant leaves converts sun and nutrients into photosynthesis
  6. 7. / The movement of water from the plant roots out through the leaves
  7. 8. / A portable platform
  8. 11. medium / The "soil" used to grow the plant with may or may not contain actual soil. Usually Composed of a mixture of peat moss, perlite, and, or other materials to provide support and moisture retention
  9. 14. solution / A mixture of water and nutrients used in hydroponics
  10. 15. reservoir / A container that holds the nutrient solution in a hydroponic system
  11. 18. / The Greek word for work
  12. 19. light / A special fluorescent light that provides plants with the proper type and amount of light for growth
  13. 20. elements / Nutrients that plants require in large amounts
  14. 21. / A material added to soil to increase it's fertility
  15. 25. / The amount of water vapor present in the atmosphere
  16. 28. / A fundamental substance that comprises matter