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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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