Soil Water
Across
- 3. these are found in the soil and either are filled with water or air
- 5. (6/6) adding this to a soil can increase water holding capacity
- 8. this soil type is good for growing spring barley
- 9. these soils are difficult to work into a seedbed
- 10. (5/8) at this point the soil cannot hold any more water,surface water is a sign
Down
- 1. (9/5) this holds water in small pores, against the force of gravity
- 2. this force causes water to fall out of large soil pores
- 4. these soils drain out too quickly for high yields
- 5. this is 21% of air and is required for respiration
- 6. this point is where the crop cannot get any more water from the soil, all the water left in the soil has been held too tightly
- 7. this soil type is good for growing winter wheat