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 mixture of water and air
E) A living organism

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A) Mineral particles
B) Organic matter

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