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What term is used to describe the ability of the soil to provide essential chemical elements for plant growth?
What term is used to describe the ability of the soil to provide essential chemical elements for plant growth?
- Productivity (correct)
- Provisioning
- Biodiversity pool
- Regulating
Which of the following is NOT one of the four ecosystem services mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four ecosystem services mentioned in the text?
- Storing
- Cultural
- Supportive
- Renewable (correct)
What does the term 'carbon pool' refer to in the context of the text?
What does the term 'carbon pool' refer to in the context of the text?
- Physical and cultural environment for humans
- Storage and exchange of carbon compounds (correct)
- Archive of geological and archeological heritage
- Source of raw materials
In soil science, what is the primary focus of 'Regulating' ecosystem services?
In soil science, what is the primary focus of 'Regulating' ecosystem services?
Which term best describes the ability of soil to produce a specific plant under a specified management system?
Which term best describes the ability of soil to produce a specific plant under a specified management system?
What does soil productivity emphasize?
What does soil productivity emphasize?
Which indicator is NOT mentioned for assessing soil quality in relation to plant productivity and nutrient cycling?
Which indicator is NOT mentioned for assessing soil quality in relation to plant productivity and nutrient cycling?
What does soil health focus on?
What does soil health focus on?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as a threat to soil health?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as a threat to soil health?
What are the properties that make a soil fit to perform a particular function described as?
What are the properties that make a soil fit to perform a particular function described as?
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