Soils Crossword

2. This type of soil have a blocky or platy structure and smallest particle size.
5. Is parent material. Layer of soil made mostly of clumps of un-weathered rocks.
6. This additive will raise the pH value in soils (make the soil less acidic)
7. Organic, partially decomposed material mined from swamps.
10. Is dead plant or animal tissue, organic matter that contains carbon.
11. This additive will lower the pH value in soils (make the soil more acidic).
14. Is also known as topsoil, is home to earthworms and soil organisms.
15. Inorganic, mica mineral matter commonly used to start seed and cuttings
16. The amount of air space between soil particles.
18. This type of soil typically have a loose soil structure and the largest soil particle size.
19. very acidic. Commonly used with hanging plants.

1. Is bedrock and cannot be dug by hand.
2. Is decayed organic matter, used for soil
3. Is also known as subsoil. Usually very clayey with high mineral content.
4. Inorganic, natural volcanic material.
7. The rate at which water moves through the soil.
8. Is dehydrated remains of acid bog plants
9. Organic, larger matter added to some horticulture media to promote drainage. Used mostly around trees and shrubs.
12. and fertilizer.
13. This type of soil have a granular soil structure and medium particle size.
17. Is rich in organic matter and is the most fertile layer of soil.