Chapter 12 Soils Crossword

Subsoil-clay and materials
Because soil from different locations has different physical and chemical characteristics, it can be used to link suspects to the scene and help locate the __ site.
The pH can be altered by rainfall, pollution, and ___.
The mixture of minerals, water, gases, and the remains of dead organisms that covers the Earth’s surface.
The removal of minerals and clay as water drips through soil.
He linked soil samples found on a suspect with samples on a crime scene.
A naturally occurring, crystalline solid formed over time on Earth.
The smallest type of soil particles that have the capacity to absorb and hold water.
The material in the upper layers of soil made up of the decaying remains of organisms.
The O,A,E,B,C and R horizon are the __ that form soil.
The study of soil and rocks is
Broken rock and very small humus make up which horizon?
The action of wind and water on rocks.
Sand, Silt and Clay are the three main (two words no space)
Most common mineral found in sand is
Granules of fine rock particles is
A type of soil whose particles are larger than clay but smaller than sand
Who was the first one that is believed to be the first one to recognize the importance of soil evidence
A hard substance made up of minerals
Sand and Silt will make up this horizon.
Mixture of humus and minerals is the
Solid rock makes up this horizon
Temperature, rainfall, chemicals and minerals are factors that affect soil ___.
Loam, peat and chalk are the three __ of soil
A cross-section of horizontal layers, or horizons, in the soil that will have distinct composition and properties is called a
Sand contains Feldspars, micas and ___ compounds
The organic materials of sand consist of coral and
What horizon consists of humus