Soil, Ag Science

2. are chunks of soil formed artificially, often compressed due to plowing or other disturbance, or excavation
4. the mixture of minerals (broken down rock), air, water, and organic matter that together support plant life.
6. How many types of soil are within the soil triangle
9. % of clay goes what way
11. ____ is made up of sand, silt, and clay, and it may be rocky.
12. How many soil horizons are there
13. Dirt is not an organized ______
15. ____ is the largest particle size
17. The R stands for what layer of soil horizon
18. How many functions of soil are there?
20. The A stands for what layer of soil horizon
22. Cohesive soils have particles that stick together, while granular soils crumble easily.
23. The E stands for what layer of soil horizon

1. The ability of the soil to release water and allow it to flow through the layers.
2. _____ is the smallest particle size
3. % of silt goes what way
5. It will reduce compaction of the soil and create more open holes to allow a healthier soil. Allows for air to flow in the soil.
7. % of sand goes what direction
8. soil structure is affected by _______ space
10. Topography means what
14. The B stands for what layer of soil horizon
16. Soil _____ is influenced by organisms, climate, topography, parent material, and time.
19. Sand Characteristics to form clods
21. Example of Organisms, Topography Plants and animals help develop soil by adding organic matter