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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A) Mineral particles
B) Organic matter

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