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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A) Organic matter
B) Mineral particles

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