A) A type of rock
B) A mixture of water and air
C) A living organism
D) A natural body of mineral and organic matter
E) A natural body of mineral and organic matter

A) Water
B) Organic matter
C) Atmosphere
D) Mineral particles

A) To filter water
B) To regulate climate
C) To store minerals
D) To support plant growth
E) To support plant growth

A) Loamy soil
B) Loamy soil
C) Sandy soil
D) Rocky soil
E) Clay soil

A) Weathering
B) Pedogenesis
C) Sedimentation
D) Erosion

A) Agriculture and food production
B) Water filtration
C) Waste disposal
D) Agriculture and food production
E) Construction material

A) Growing crops
B) Landfill
C) Raising livestock
D) Building foundations

A) Sand, silt, clay, and humus
B) Minerals, water, air, and microorganisms
C) Rocks, minerals, water, and organic matter
D) Minerals, water, air, and microorganisms
E) Organic matter, nutrients, water, and air

A) Mineral particles
B) Organic matter

A) Decomposed organic matter
B) Living microorganisms
C) Water-holding capacity
D) Mineral particles