Soil Science Crossword Puzzle
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QUESTIONS LIST:
- sand : the coarse particle that is the largest of the three particle sizes
- silt : the middle particle size
- clay : the smallest particle size
- loam : combination of all three soil particles
- peds : naturally occurring soil aggregates
- clods : clumps of soil caused by tillage
- organic matter : soils that are black or brown in color are often high in this.
- leaching : removal of nutrients from soil by water
- ribbon test : rubbing the soil in between your fingers to determine its structure.
- soil : top layer of the earth's surface
- parent material : the layer of unconsolidated material where soil is developed
- topsoil : another name for the a horizon that supports plant growth
- subsoil : another name for the b horizon
- weathering : process that breaks down rocks and other earth materials into smaller pieces.
- mechanical weathering : weathering that is done without altering the chemical composition
- chemical weathering : examples are water, oxygen, carbon dioxide and acid rain
- erosion : the process where natural forces move weathered rock and soil from one place to another.
