Plant Awareness

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Across
  1. 4. color of light that causes germination.
  2. 6. if the pH of a substance is below 7, we call it this.
  3. 8. smallest grain that makes up soil. Holds water well.
  4. 9. when this is higher it may speed up plant growth by speeding up molecular collisions.
  5. 10. color of light that causes stem elongation.
  6. 11. organelle that can be destroyed by too much sunlight, resulting in the leaves of the plant "bleaching".
  7. 12. medium grain size that can hold some water, but not as well as clay.
  8. 13. largest grain that makes up soil. Drains water well.
Down
  1. 1. if the pH of a substance is above 7, we call it this.
  2. 2. if the pH of a substance is 7, we call it this.
  3. 3. help convert nitrogen into a form plants can use.
  4. 5. color of light that is best for photosynthesis.
  5. 7. loss of nutrients in the soil, due to rain washing them away.
  6. 11. good for keeping good bacteria in the soil healthy and gives them something to break down.