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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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