Nature of Soil

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Across
  1. 2. exchange of gases between soil and atmosphere
  2. 6. Use is regulated by government agencies
  3. 7. Makes up about 5% of soil
  4. 12. most likely to disturb soil least
  5. 14. Soils swell when wet and shrink when dry
  6. 15. Makes up about 45% of soil
Down
  1. 1. ease with which soil can be tilled
  2. 3. create openings in soil as they tunnel
  3. 4. break down organic matter and release nutrients
  4. 5. non-ag use of soil
  5. 8. provide support as roots grow
  6. 9. represents space occupies by air & water
  7. 10. agriculture use of soil
  8. 11. Makes up about 25% of soil
  9. 13. Makes up about 25% of soil