A) A type of rock
B) A living organism
C) A natural body of mineral and organic matter
D) A mixture of water and air
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 store minerals
C) To support plant growth
D) To regulate climate
E) To support plant growth

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

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

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

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

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

A) Organic matter
B) Mineral particles

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