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What are the main components of soil?
What are the main components of soil?
- Rock fragments, plant parts, and dead creatures (correct)
- Sand, silt, and clay
- Rocks, water, and air
- Minerals, organic matter, and air
What is the process by which microorganisms break down rocks into chemicals suitable for plant nutrition?
What is the process by which microorganisms break down rocks into chemicals suitable for plant nutrition?
- Erosion
- Decomposition (correct)
- Weathering
- Fragmentation
Why is soil considered a renewable resource?
Why is soil considered a renewable resource?
- It is resistant to weathering and erosion
- It remains unchanged over long periods of time
- It can be reused even though it forms over many years (correct)
- It is constantly replenished by natural processes
What contributes to the formation of different soil characteristics in various regions?
What contributes to the formation of different soil characteristics in various regions?
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