Soil Science

6. Water that is pulled sideways or up between soil particles.
7. The largest soil particle.
8. Formed by all the soil layers together.
12. Substances that have a pH level less than 7.
13. Water that is stuck to soil particles and is not available to plants.
15. Makes up about 25% of soil.
19. The water that flows downward through soil.
20. The method of soil testing that requires lab testing to find percentages.
22. The color of soil when hydrated iron is present.
23. The scale that shows how acidic or basic a substance is.
25. The C horizon that is made up of broken down bed rock.
27. Makes up about 25% of soil.
28. The the ability of water to flow easily through soil.
30. The ability of soil to be tilled and manipulated.

1. The B horizon that contains little organic matter.
2. The more organic material a soil contains the _________ the soil is.
3. Makes up 45% of soil.
4. Substances that have a pH level greater than 7.
5. Soil when it's not where it is useful.
9. The process of water flowing through soil.
10. The method of soil testing that can be done in the field and requires you to get your hands dirty.
11. The soil layer that contains most living things and is also known as the A horizon.
14. Makes up 5% of soil.
16. Occurs when soil is stripped of its nutrients from over use.
17. The medium soil particle.
18. Each layer of soil.
21. The color of soil when dehydrated iron is present.
24. The R horizon that contributes to the type of mineral matter the soil is made of.
26. The capacity of soil to provide crops with essential nutrients.
29. The smallest soil particle.