Agriculture Quiz Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• topsoil:the layer of soil rich in organic material.
• weathering: breaking down of rocks to form soil. the process of removing nutrients from the soil through farming or natural forces.** → **erosion**
• ohorizon: the uppermost layer of the soil profile, rich in organic matter.
• humus: soil formed from decayed plants and animals.
• agricultureengineer: the area of agriculture that deals with designing and maintaining farming equipment.
• farmer: a person who raises animals for food, fiber, or labour.
• loam: the term for the mixture of sand, silt, and clay particles in soil.
• subsoil: the layer of soil beneath the topsoil.
• fertility: the ability of soil to hold water and nutrients for plants.
• sand: the term for soil that drains water quickly due to large particles.
• clay: the smallest soil particles, known for their ability to retain water.
• bhorizion: the zone in the soil profile where minerals accumulate from upper layers.