Across
- 6. This causes soil to have very limited pore space, such as driving a car over wet soil.
- 7. When desert-like conditions develop in areas that do not normally have a desert climate.
- 9. There are three _____ sizes: sand, silt, and clay.
- 10. The movement of soil particles to a new location.
- 12. Soil _____ are spaces between aggregates that are filled with water or air.
Down
- 1. Clumps of soil that are held together by clay and organic matter.
- 2. Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium are examples of _______ that exist soil and are essential to plant growth.
- 3. A soil microbe that decomposes dead organisms.
- 4. One teaspoon of soil contains billions of these tiny organisms, such as bacteria and fungi.
- 5. Layers of soil that contain different materials.
- 8. Soil _____ is a blend of sand, silt, and clay.
- 11. The loose mineral or organic material on the surface of Earth that supports the growth of plants.