Across
- 2. material made of organic matter,minerals,air and water
- 6. soil made of small to medium particles
- 7. Organisms that breaks down organic material
- 9. chart used to determine soil texture with the % of clay, silt, and sand in a sample.
- 10. an element that must be fixed by bacteria living in soil before plants can use it.
Down
- 1. The soil layer with the most organic matter in it; easiest to lose.
- 3. Perfect mix of clay, silt, sand and humus; plants grow best in this soil type.
- 4. Smallest soil particles; holds water
- 5. layers of soil
- 8. soil made of large gritty particles; drains quickly.