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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A) Mineral particles
B) Organic matter

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