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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A) Organic matter
B) Mineral particles

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