Across
- 4. The relative proportion of sand, silt, and clay in soil.
- 7. Medium-grained soil, finer than sand but coarser than clay.
- 9. The ability of soil to transmit water.
- 11. The removal of soil by wind or water.
- 14. The amount of empty space within soil particles.
Down
- 1. Material The underlying material from which soil develops.
- 2. Decayed organic matter in soil.
- 3. The process by which nutrients are washed out of the soil.
- 5. Fine-grained soil that holds water well.
- 6. A distinct layer within a soil profile.
- 7. Profile A vertical section of soil showing its layers.
- 8. Coarse-grained soil that drains water quickly.
- 10. The ability of soil to support plant growth.
- 12. A soil type with balanced amounts of sand, silt, and clay.
- 13. The upper layer of Earth where plants grow.