Weathering Crossword
Across
- 1. Weathering of rocks without changing chemical composition
- 7. Layer below A horizon with less minerals and nutrients
- 9. How much of the Cation Exchange Capacity is occupied by basic nutrients
- 12. Original rock that soil forms on, decides the mineral solution of the soil
- 14. Top layer of soil with lots of organic matter
- 15. Layer above bedrock of partially weathered rock
Down
- 2. Decayed organic matter which fertilizes soil
- 3. Precipitation with acidic properties, causes chemical weathering
- 4. Ability for soil to hold nutrients
- 5. Weathering of rocks with change of chemical composition
- 6. Decline in soil quality through overuse by agriculture
- 8. Layer below E horizon with leached nutrients
- 10. Layer below O horizon with plant roots and minerals
- 11. Layer of soil with specific characteristics
- 13. Movement of weathered material