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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A) Organic matter
B) Mineral particles

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