ASP 1.2 Vocab Crossword

2. - A size term denoting particles, regardless of mineral composition with a diameter less that two microns.
4. - pores that hold water and air in soil for absorption by plant roots.
7. - the artificial application of water to soil for the purpose of increasing plant production.
8. - Single celled microorganisms, some cause human, animal, or plant diseases, others are beneficial.
9. cover - Any vegetation that grows close tot he ground, producing protection for the soil.
11. an organism so small that cannot be seen clearly without the use of a microscope.
12. - A layer of soil, approximately parallel to the surface, having distinct characteristics produced by soil-forming processes.
13. - Accumulation of water-worn pebbles larger than 2 mm in diameter.
14. - mineral matter of variable composition, consolidated or unconsolidated, assembled in masses or considerable quantities in nature. \\

1. - the removal of soluble constituents from soils or other materials by perlocating water.
3. - Soil that consists of sand, silt and clay resulting in a soil texture ideal for gardening.
4. - internal drainage or relative degree of downward movement of water in soil.
5. - Plantlike organisms that have no chlorophyll; they get nourishment from organic matter.
6. Material - The horizon of weathered rock or partially weathered soil material from which the soil is formed.
8. - Unweathered hard rock that lies directly beneath the soil layers or beneath superficial geological deposits, such as glacial drift.
10. - A phylum or division of the animal kingdom; including insects, spiders and Crustacea
11. - color difference on a mass of moderately poorly drained soil.