Across
- 3. refers to the proportion of sand, silt, and clay-sized particles that make up the mineral function of the soil
- 5. the space between soil particles where air, water, and nutrients are stored
- 8. a cross-sectional view of soil
- 10. largest soil particle(1 to 0.05mm)
- 11. the organic component of soil formed by the decomposition of plant materials
- 13. sources of carbon-based compounds found within certain environments
Down
- 1. a whole formed by combining several elements
- 2. soil deposited by wind
- 3. a soil layer that is almost entirely composed of mineral
- 4. element essential for normal body functions
- 6. permeation of a liquid into something by filtration
- 7. the process of being worn by long exposure to the atmosphere
- 9. desirable proportions of nutrients located near the surface that supports good growth
- 10. intermediate soil particles(0.05 to 0.002mm)
- 12. smallest of soil particles(less than 0.002mm)