Across
- 3. Used in synthesis of enzymes.
- 4. The addition of this element creates a negative ion which is able to hold nutrients.
- 6. An organic acid found in humus (2 words).
- 9. One of the factors which change and deplete the amount of essential soil nutrients (2 words).
- 11. Dissolved metal ions found in soil which support plant growth.
- 13. Non-living organic components in the soil (3 words).
- 15. Organic matter causes soil to cluster and reduces this harmful phenomenon (2 words).
Down
- 1. One of the elements involved in synthesis of amino acids, along with nitrogen.
- 2. Typical soil organic matter contains 5% of this element.
- 3. Pollutes soil from accidents from petroleum industries (2 words).
- 5. Covalently bonded lattice of silicon and oxygen found in soil.
- 7. Water insoluble mixture converted from organic matter.
- 8. Removal of essential nutrients and minerals in the soil food web (2 words).
- 10. The amount of organic matter in soil can be determined through use of this solution.
- 12. Continual water irrigation causes this effect, which reduces plant growth.
- 14. Nutrient absorption in roots is reduced by an concentration increase of salt ____.
