Across
- 1. measure of how acidic or basic a soil is
- 2. largest soil particle that drains water quickly
- 3. medium sized soil particle with smooth feel
- 5. smallest soil particle that holds water tightly
- 6. ability of soil to provide nutrients for plant growth
- 9. dark organic material formed from decayed plants and animals
Down
- 1. ability of soil to allow water to pass through
- 4. proportion of sand silt and clay in a soil
- 7. movement of soil by wind water or gravity
- 8. ideal soil mix containing sand silt and clay